Quantity surveyor Review
by JN Bentley
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
4.2
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The Culture
3.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
It exceeded my expectations. I gained responsibilities and valuable experience throughout whilst working in a sociable and fun environment.
My placement with J N Bentley gave me the opportunity to gain responsibilities and tasks which were valued by the company. It proved that if you were willing to work hard you would be rewarded and well regarded within the company.
I always felt like I had someone to speak to whether work related or not. I built a good relationship with my manager which made it easy to talk and work in a high pressured environment.
The first half of placement is all about learning different skills and systems. There was never a day where I could t help or complete a task to help me learn. As you gain experience and prove yourself the responsibilities you gain really do keep you busy.
As I’ve already said, if you are willing to work hard and contribute, you will be rewarded with responsibilities.
It helped me gain a better understanding of the modules I’m studying in my final year. It also disciplined me to be proactive each day and work my hardest to achieve goals
The Company
Very sociable. Everyone knew there jobs so it was intense but good fun.
Very organised! Never had to worry about doing anything myself.
They offer great incentives if you do well such as sponsorship. They help build you as a person and prepare you for life after uni.
Sports and Social Club
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
The future employment prospects are very inviting. Great incentives and competitive pay. There are clear opportunity’s to progress.
The Culture
There was a good amount of fellowplacement students. I have made good friends during my placement that I will be sure to keep in touch with.
I commuted 40 mins to work as my parents lived near by. The local area is rural but Telford, and Birmingham are within driving distance.
Shifnal is a small town but surprisingly ive had some good social events with colleagues there. Other offices such as Leeds offer a great night life.
On my placement, I joined a local tennis and golf club which in the summer was a really good way to meet people and stay active. I also started playing 5 a Side football.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Commercial Banking
West Midlands
November 2018
