Year Placement Quantity Surveyor Review

by Faithful+Gould

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed the placement and feel it will definitely benefit me going in to my final year at University.

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

    • Always felt like my opinions counted.

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

    • Help was always available when required.

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

    • Was always kept busy but had a good balance of work on different schemes.

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

    • Would say I had the right amount of responsibility for a Placement Student.

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

    • The skills I have developed this year will definitely help in my final year of University. Especially helping in modules such as Measurement and Economics.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always a good atmosphere, quiet at times which allowed me to get on with my work during busy periods.

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

    • Placement was well organised.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company invested at every opportunity such as APC fees and training courses if they were required. Which is definitely something I appreciate and is worthwhile.

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

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

    • I have been offered a job upon completion of my placement to work in the office whilst carrying out my final year at University.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • No other placement students in my office. However, social events are held and a number of colleagues meet up for social nights.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Standard living costs.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Excellent nightlife.

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

    • Opportunities there if you want them.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Surveying

North East

June 2014

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