Internship Review at Foxtons

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I really enjoyed the internship. Having done a similar placement in finance I thought the atmosphere at Foxtons was brilliant and much more upbeat, it was great to work in a young company with like minded people.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We got the opportunity to meet with a number of people across the company; they were all interested to hear our opinions and made a lot of time for the interns. Working on a sales desk gave us the chance to add genuine value.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The HR team running the internship and my department head provided a huge amount of support and guidance; I am still in touch with them now.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Workload varied. The team were keen to ensure a healthy balance of sales work, socialising and project work.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have not come across another internship which offers you the chance to gain first hand sales experience and pitch to a COO.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

In terms of people skills I would honestly describe what I have learnt as skills for life. The presentation and business acumen skills I learnt have been valuable in both my studies and career.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A lot of fun. Although the sales floor is fast paced and everyone is very focused there is still a big emphasis on enjoying yourself.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Organisation was great. Different theme every week concentrating on a different part of the business, gave us fantastic exposure.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We were treated like full time recruits throughout in terms the training and investment we received.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We got taken out a number of times and invited to the summer party. All the interns got on really well.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

London is always going to be expensive for students.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Based in West London so loads going on at night.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Yes, Foxtons puts a big emphasis on team building/socialising and interns were fully involved in that.

Review 5/6 for Foxtons

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