Internship Review at Foxtons

The Role

Role Description

Internship at Foxtons
Each week had different themes and tasks.
Presenting, Sales, Interaction with public on all levels.
Understanding a corporate environment also.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish, a huge learning curve across the 6 week span and has taught me many skills to take back to University

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

From the beginning we were welcomed, not as interns but as part of the Foxtons team.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Our supervisors, mentored us throughout, and any query or issue, they did their utmost to help.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Never a dull moment, and I was never left wondering what I should be doing or where I should be.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

After the initial training we were given similar responsibility to other members of staff, made the whole experience far more beneficial as we weren't kept in the dark on any aspect.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The skills I learnt across each week, left me more confident at the end of the internship than ever before, I now feel that I skills that will not only aid my university years but also any future career path i may undergo.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Foxton's is an incredibly energetic and vibrant place to work, I looked forward to each day and so did everyone else.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Each week had a structure, different tasks and different focal points, incredibly well organised.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Foxtons invested a great deal of time and effort into the internship, to really bring on each intern's unique skills, meaning that not one person didn't benefit from the experience.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A future at Foxton's is very appealing, the company is dynamic, expanding and an invigorating place to work. I'd relish the opportunity to have a career with Foxtons.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

All of the interns bonded very well and across the internship socialised a great deal, had loads of nights out, and are all still in touch.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

London is expensive no matter where, and where we were located was average prices. London is never cheap.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Nightlife is what you make of it, and the area where we were catered for all scenes, and being honest London is easy to get around so, never a dull night.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Foxtons did offer opportunities to all, and we were constantly included by all staff.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

A placement like no other, anyone who is considering applying, you definitely won't regret it.

Review 3/6 for Foxtons

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