Open day Review

by The Grange Hotel

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Rating

2.4/5
  • About You
    2.4
  • The Company
    2.3
  • Everything Else
    2.4

    About You

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

    • Very informative about the firm Information on applications Business game raising commercial awareness Presentation stage providing interview practice

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

    • Talks given by head of Graduate Recruitment Met with Partners Met a number of associates

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

    • Always people at the firm to talk to and ask questions Guided by a trainee mentor in the business challenge

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

    • Gained insight into the commercial world Picked up analytical skills essential for a law degree

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very clear structure to the day which was kept to Breaks in between sections to allow for questions

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone was very helpful and I felt appreciated at the firm

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

    • Helped to improve our interview skills

    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?

    • Met with lawyers working at the firm who spoke of their experiences

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • A great deal as we were given presentations and spoke to those working there

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Raised interest in commercial law even further with examples of exciting work

    2/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Reimbursed travel expenses

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

    • A great deal, with partners and trainees

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

    • Drinks reception at the end of the day and lunch during the afternoon - very enjoyable

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

    • Yes through speaking to employees

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely, it was very helpful

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2014

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