Building Management Trainee Review

by Mitchells and Butlers

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • My placement was both incredibly useful and enjoyable.

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

    • There was a great culture and being given project management roles helped me to integrate and become a valued member of the team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Each person I worked with during my rotations was helpful in allowing me to gain the relevant experience I needed.

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

    • I had the responsibility of my own diary so I was able to balance my workload to ensure there weren't days I was rushed off my feet and days I had nothing to do.

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

    • After being given time to settle in I was given high value projects to run.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My personal development was top of the agenda and the training and experience I gained during my placement will help my in my final year at uni and in future employment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office itself could be slightly dull at times, however I spent 90% of the time out of the office and there were regular nights out with the team.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I was given a structured programme to follow which had room for manouvre to allow me to spend extra time on the areas I enjoyed as well as allowing for time off etc.

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

    • The company paid for my professional fees as well as allowing me to gain over 48 hours of CPD.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The placement is set up as a stepping stone towards future employment with the company so it is down to whether there is the requirement for new employees at the time.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was little cross department contact with placement students however I was in regular contact with the other placement students in my department.

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

    • Appartments can be expensive but everything else is relatively cheap.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great nightlife

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

    • Charity events were available but no sports to get involved with.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

September 2012