Commercial Surveying - Intern Review

Enjoyed the majority of tasks I was asked to do. Getting out of the offices on various viewings and meetings help mix it up from being inside an office all day. Particularly enjoyed tasks with an end product, it gave me a sense of satisfaction.

Really enjoyed working with my team and felt I was a valued member within that team. Felt I was trusted and responsible and if I was unsure of anything everyone had plenty of patience to resolve this. Good to get to know a lot of them more on various socials.

Everyone in the office was welcoming and accomodating. Any issues/concerns I had the management was very patient in dealing with. Managers within my team and other teams all made time for me when I had questions or wanted to know more about their roles.

Busy. There were times and days which were slow, but I have the impression that's how the industry goes. Filled in any time with research or related university work.

I felt I was trusted with information and tasks. Took some time at first but when people seen the work I produce became more trusted and from there built up relationships which in turn gave me more responsibility. Felt this would continue had I done more weeks.

Very relevant to my university course and made sure to cover points I was unsure about in university. Gave me great context to my university studies and I will go into my third year a lot more confident.

Atmosphere was positive and friendly. Got along with everyone in the office and enjoyed myself the majority of the time.

Induction in London was well set up and organised. At the beginning of my internship, there wasn't a great deal for me to do, but as time goes by you find tasks to do to help the team. I preferred this exposure as supposed to having all my work set up for me.

Any training in this role came from learning on the job. Didn't have any specific training sessions set up for me. This is not a criticism, I preferred learning and developing on the job through real life tasks.

On this occasion I did not get a job, but have been given good feedback as to why and how I can improve and being encouraged to apply for the graduate schemes. Fingers crossed my application will progress as I would relish the chance to work for C&W again.

I was the sole intern so nothing specific for an intern. However there were good social aspects with the whole office, including a summer party, which were all enjoyable.

Fairly cheap, lived at home throughout the placement so living was not a cost, I also didn't eat out locally as I prefer cooking my own lunch. Pints around the Cardiff Central area around £4, if that is a good gauge.

Cardiff's night life is great, but as I live there I already knew that.

There were a few opportunities arose throughout the internship. The most enjoyable for me being playing for the property 5-a-side team in Cardiff.