Vacation Scheme Student Review

by CMS

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Rating

2.6/5
  • About You
    1.9
  • The Company
    2.8
  • Everything Else
    3.0

    About You

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

    • My department had a quieter period, so there was not much to do.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I think it would have been more beneficial to me and the firm to understand what are my skills and how to use these in the efficient way.

    2/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Since it was a low period, there were not many tasks around.

    2/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Considering that the firm had a quiet period, I did not do tasks which were new to me. However, I learned of working with people, settling down in an unfamiliar setting, etc.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Two weeks were well structured on the behalf of HR. However, I would have prepared some tasks for me in advance so that I would not sit without much to do.

    1/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • People were very nice, supporting.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm invested in the vacation scheme in general. However, it was not personal to nearly any extent.

    2/5
  • 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?

    • The interaction between various levels of employees was well facilitated and you got a good idea of the type of works different levels do.

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

    • Two weeks in the firm is sufficient to understand the culture, because the teams are rather closely knit and people are sociable.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • The firm pays you around the sum that would be sufficient to cover your accommodation expenses.

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

    • The firm organised a few organisation wide events.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • I did not participate due to other commitments.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, we were given comprehensive information about the sporting activities and CSR.

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

    • Depends on the career path and objectives. It is a not very stressful firm that still does a lot of good quality firm. However, at times the processes seem to be rather standardised.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

June 2014

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