Vacation Scheme Student Review

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • There was a fair mixture of realistic graft and actual work which was both creative and interesting.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • It was obvious that a lot of effort was put into the organisation of the scheme.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • On the one hand there was always someone to ask when you needed it. On the other hand there were times when you were given something to do and had to get on with it (which isn't necessarily a bad thing!).

    4/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The experience was less about degree-relevant skills and more about experiencing CMcK's environment and atmosphere.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Everything was well structured.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Friendly and interesting, again with realistic amounts of hard work.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There were a number of skills-related workshops which were helpful.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Getting thrown in at the deep end (even only on limited numbers of tasks) was an eye-opener.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Seeing people act normally in their normal environment is probably the best way of understanding a firm's culture.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Workshops and work combined to give us plenty to think about and good insight.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • £250/week for two weeks (£500).

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • If you wanted to get involved there were opportunities to get involved.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Well organised, well chosen and good fun. Probably shouldn't have had one the night before partner interviews though!

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • One CSR presentation (well-delivered) but only 4 spaces on 1 CSR project was a shame, although I believe the timing of the insight fell poorly in this regard.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely. Valuable experience, good insight into the firm and their culture, and a good one for realism as well.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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