Open day student Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Everyone - at every level - was really friendly and willing to answer questions.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • You felt like people wanted you to be there, and actively sought to get to know you.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • As it was one day this does not really apply.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • As it was one day this does not really apply.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As it was one day this does not really apply.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The presentations about what the firm did and what trainees did at the firm was really useful and helped me understand what being a trainee solicitor in a City firm is like.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Everyone was really friendly, approachable and helpful.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised. All the different activities flowed smoothly. Particularly as the firm has just moved offices.

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

    • Despite it being a day you felt they were investing a lot of time in you, particularly having partners attend the lunch.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I choose to accept a training contract with this firm mainly because of the open day, and the fact the firm was the same on my assessment centre.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Not really applicable as was only there a day - but am aware the vacation scheme students had a social scene.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • However, the firm is a City based law firm so this is not surprising.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good - there are a number of pubs, restaurants and bars within walking distance of the office. The office also benefits from being on St Katharine's Dock which is always nice on a summer's evening.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really applicable as only there one day.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2010

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