Surveying Placement Student Review

by Avison Young

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with GVA

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt incredibly valued by my team. They supported my development every step of the way.

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

    • On two occasions, I had to flex my work around personal commitments, and my line manager made this as easy as possible.

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

    • In my team, the work was project-based, so we were incredibly busy at some times and not so busy at others.

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

    • I felt trusted to liaise with clients directly on my own once I'd settled in.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel like this role has equipped me suitably well to transition into my career as a surveyor after university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and professional.

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

    • The recruitment team were always on-hand to help with any issues. The transition from application to joining was smooth.

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

    • As soon as I joined, I was booked into internal training around what to expect from the role.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'd love to be able to pursue a graduate career with GVA.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were a tight-knit group of placement students.

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

    • Birmingham is on the pricier side but still a lot cheaper than other major cities!

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

    • Bars on your doorstep that you can get a company discount for. Enough said.

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

    • There were opportunities for fundraising, but nothing substantial.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

October 2017

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