Beyond Bond

"This experience enhanced my communication skills by providing me with an opportunity to speak in a formal environment, slow down my speaking pace and speak with the utmost clarity. I learned that when addressing a judge, you should take your time, pause as often as necessary and think before responding."

“Throughout this experience, I was able to learn first hand the importance of teamwork. I was able to strengthen my position in the crew and work with each team member to see what I could improve on whilst also providing them feedback on their technique. Additionally, I was able to strengthen my leadership skills, as I was afforded the opportunity to take charge of the crew and I had to learn to be confident in myself and the choices I was making for the efforts of the crew. In this role, my leadership style was not necessarily to serve, but rather to instruct and provide insight into how each member could strengthen their effort and push through their fitness barriers” 

“The biggest lesson I learned was that as a leader, you must make the hard decisions and have the difficult conversations.”

“A skill that I have developed from my time away from home and living on my own, is self-management. I have learned to set goals for myself, and I strive persistently to achieve them. I have learned to bring the pillars of management, that is, planning, organising and prioritising into my daily lifestyle such that I can complete all the necessary tasks to the best of my efficiency and effectively make short-term and long-term plans with a degree of confidence that I shall be able to execute them.

I feel I have re-discovered my self during my time here at Bond and I feel I am a completely different person now, definitely different for the better.”

“I have reaped so many benefits from my placement. Not only has it shown me that you can enter a work place and be treated as an equal even though you lack experience, but I have also gained so much practical experience. I feel more confident moving forward and applying for graduate positions.

Another benefit obtained through this experience, was the one on one mentoring support and guidance that was provided to me by the lawyers within the firm.