Vacation Scheme Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a very enjoyable four weeks.

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

    • People at the firm are incredibly warm and friendly. I wasn't expecting this at a firm of this size but they made the work environment very convivial.

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

    • My supervisor oversaw all of my tasks and gave me feedback on them.

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

    • Of course, not much work can be given to vacation schemers. I was kept reasonably busy.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Of course, not much responsibility can be given to vacation schemers. I enjoyed whatever i got.

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

    • Helped me hugely in deciding whether or not to work for the firm.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Interesting atmosphere.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2011

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