Summer Placement Student Review

by CMS

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Best placement I have done so far. People very friendly and interesting work to do.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone was very approachable and friendly.

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

    • Support was available from all levels. Open plan offices helped with this.

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

    • There was always enough time to complete a task but I was never bored.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Some responsibility was given, but this was limited by the nature of the work

    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 skills I developed related more to the workplace than to law itself.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There weren't any dragons at this firm. Everyone was friendly

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

    • Well structured, with enough social events but not too many.

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

    • Enough training to complete most tasks, although more training on the IT systems might have been useful

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like a traineeship with Camerons, so I hope my interview goes well!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fellow trainees were keen to share drinks as so on after work

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London was very expensive, Edinburgh less so.

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

    • Lots of opportunities in both places

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

    • Just the right mix of social events

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

July 2011

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