Assistant Surveyor Review

by Cushman & Wakefield

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Friendly office environment and sufficient workload made it very enjoyable

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

    • All very friendly with a good balance of work ethic and banter

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Tasks were always explained clearly and supervisors were happy to answer any questions

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

    • There were times where I had multiple tasks to complete and times where I had to find my own work to do

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Sometimes I'd just have to print documents and organise them in a foler and other times I had to amend a contract

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

    • First hand experiences brought the concepts I've been learning at uni to life

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Perfect balance of being corporate and professional and being friendly and banterous

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

    • Induction was hugely useful with organised social events to follow. The whole month's experience was planned out from the start

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

    • Whilst I proved useful for the team, the team helped me in learning aspects of building surveying

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing as I can see myself working at such a company in the future. I feel the contacts and impressions I have made will assist me greatly in my future career

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We organised lunch get togethers daily, and after work drinks on a Fridays. We all got to know each other quickly and therefore felt more confident in each other and ourselves

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

    • I lived at home and was able to commute every day. Food and drink was expensive because the placement was in Central London, but of course it was all worth it!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Various pubs and bars in walking distance made it easy to go for a casual drink without feeling the need to stay out for longer than you wish

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

    • Emails were sent around the office to create sports teams for various social events.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management, Surveying

London

July 2013

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