Assistant Building Surveyor Review

by Michael Dyson Associates Ltd

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed working in a professional environment with responsibility necessary to be independent.

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

    • My team were very welcoming and I very much felt a part of the team. They were helpful when giving job related advice and explaining tasks thoroughly.

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

    • I was given enough support to set me out on the right oath but I wasn't hand held which, on reflection was a good thing for me as I learned to become more independent.

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

    • Very busy, the travel involved in jobs also stacked up and made office hours more valuable. I learnt to spilt my time evenly and efficiently.

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

    • A great deal of responsibility, which I thought was very beneficial. I was very much expected to carry out tasks independently as I was a part of the time, not just someone who carried out filing for example.

    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'm writing this review currently a few weeks into final year and the difference between my work ethic now and back in second year is clear. I have learnt to manage my time far more efficiently. In lectures I can be more involved and pick up/have knowledge and can relate to the content as at some point I have come across the topic whilst working at Dysons.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Work driven, which promotes hard working. Although my team (contract admin) were always up for a laugh.

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

    • Well organised - MDA internal systems are very in depth and took me a while to get to grips with, but I can see the benefit all the MDA procedures and protocols pose.

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

    • The company provided regular CPD training and offered help with APC to placement students who wished to get involved.

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

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

    • This company will instil a hard working mentality into its employees, which will serve you well whether you wish to stay on at Dysons or move elsewhere.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not bad. There was a few good local pubs/bars but wouldn't compare to a firm in a large city for example. But the surrounding area (Honley) is a nice village.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Surveying

Yorkshire and Humberside

October 2019

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