Intern/ city Investment/ Office Agency

Role Description

During this internship I worked in the City Agency and City Investment department. I primarily assisted these departments but was also given exposure to the valuation department when advising them on the corporate structure of deals. Researched and produced a schedule of legal space (10,000 sq ft) for the City of London. Researched and collected data for a report highlighting the current service charge, rent and rates structure for a clients portfolio.

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The Role

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

It was a fantastic experience for me that ultimately turned an interest into an ambition and a hunger to get stuck into the commercial property world.

5/5

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

Working in the Investment and Agency departments is on the transactional side of the industry so there is only so much responsibility an intern can be given. However much of the work that could be done, which the directors did not have time to do, I could fill in for them. I think this was certainly helpful and saved them valuable time.

4/5

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

Support was certainly there, however the whole ethos behind the internship I think was your approach and how far in a month you could get stuck in (independently). I was therefore surprised by the level of responsibility, this aspect added to experience.

4/5

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4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

When there was work it was flat out working hard. However being August many where away through out the experience on leave/holiday and therefore there were periods where there was no work. However I used this time valuably as it gave senior members of the firm time to talk to me and gain advice.

4/5

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

I was surprised by the level of responsibility. However as mentioned before with this specific experience I think when based on the consultancy side you can be given more responsibility. However with the transactional side like City Investment and agency there is only so much responsibility that you can be given. However I was always kept involved and busy.

4/5

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

Had I done this experience the previous year after my penultimate year at Brookes it would have certainly influenced my work. Firstly it would have given me a greater depth of knowledge and contacts to influence my work. Secondly and most importantly, the passion gained from doing the experience could have been taken into my final year of study.

5/5

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The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

Being August the office was quiet/ friendly atmosphere

3/5

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

Very well structured with mid term and end of term reviews. They were genuinely interested in our experience and what we got out of it.

5/5

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

I dont think that they invested directly on our development I was put in a very well structured environment that had everything already in place.

3/5

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10. What were the perks on your work placement?

Company Parties/Events

3/5

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11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

I think doing the internship has given me a foot in the door, however more experience will need to be gained with a very competitive application/interview process, however I am confident that I have a shot at getting in on their rotation program.

4/5

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The Culture

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

Yes but being based in the city and not the west end with the other interns I was a bit out the loop.

2/5

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

London is expensive! I tried to save!

2/5

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

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2/5

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

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2/5

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