Quantity Surveyor Review

by Morgan Sindall

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • The work was always interesting and the changing nature of the project meant it was always interesting

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

    • My colleagues and bosses were very keen to give positive feedback or offer advice and tuition with anything I was finding difficult.

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

    • My managers made it very clear that any support I wanted was always available, and they definitely couldn't help enough if I ever needed anything.

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

    • Some days were very busy, others were a little quieter but on the whole the workload was very balanced.

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

    • I was given progresssively more responsibility as my placement progressed as and when I demonstrated my ability to cope with the responsibilities

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

    • I learned a lot of valuable skills, not just relevant to the profession but also in dealing with people and helping to strengthen relationships

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone got along really well and were keen to have fun, bit were always respectful and professional

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

    • There was a clear structure and induction process as well as interim reviews to assess progress and issues

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

    • I had full involvement with all staff training events

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been given positive reviews with a view to a job offer upon graduation

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone got along very well and I was accepted into the team as though I had always been there

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

    • I was in London so living expenses were high but the wages did cover this

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

    • I was in London!

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

    • Plenty of sports and fund raising activities

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2011

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