To those who have had students shadow them as part of vacation schemes...

[g.hoiyan28]

...what traits/qualities/attitudes did you appreciate? Did they do anything in particular that impressed you?
I'm an upper sixth student applying for work experience at a mid-sized firm that I'd like to work at in the future, so I'd like to leave a good impression Please let me know if this isn't the right topic to be posting under!

 

[Amma Usman]

Hi!

I think the best people to answer this would be associates who typically supervise work experience students during these schemes as they’d have a good sense of what stands out. Just to check, are you asking for advice on how to secure the work experience by getting through the application and interview stages, or how to leave a good impression once you’ve secured the place? Or both?

From what I’ve seen, a couple of qualities that supervisors and firms generally value are proactivity and strong organisational skills. First, showing a genuine willingness to learn and get involved wherever possible really helps you stand out. Then equally important is how well you manage and balance the tasks you are given as a result of that proactivity, as it shows good judgment and strong organisational ability.

 

[g.hoiyan28]

Hi!

I think the best people to answer this would be associates who typically supervise work experience students during these schemes as they’d have a good sense of what stands out. Just to check, are you asking for advice on how to secure the work experience by getting through the application and interview stages, or how to leave a good impression once you’ve secured the place? Or both?

From what I’ve seen, a couple of qualities that supervisors and firms generally value are proactivity and strong organisational skills. First, showing a genuine willingness to learn and get involved wherever possible really helps you stand out. Then equally important is how well you manage and balance the tasks you are given as a result of that proactivity, as it shows good judgment and strong organisational ability.

The latter; and thank you for your answer!