Quantity surveyor Review

by Morgan Sindall

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Very thorough wide range of learning however I had a 70 mile commute each way to work

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

    • I was given respect and more responsibility than expected

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

    • I was sent on courses and people set aside time to teach me new skills

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

    • I was kept suitably busy in a positive learning environment

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

    • Plenty I was fully involved in the job and felt part of the team relevant to the role I was training for

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

    • As my degree is a practical construction degree my hands on work in placement will be very valuable to final year

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Positive and warming towards me

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

    • Structured learning both on site and in the office with different departments

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

    • I was given a company laptop a wage and sent on important and relevant courses

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

    • Company Car

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very positive as they have a well paid structured graduate scheme aimed to her employees chartered with bodies such as the RICS

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes organised socials and also general celebrations for peoples birthdays

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

    • This is expected in the area where I live anywhere

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

    • Birmingham is a good social area anyway

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

    • Yes sports teams

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Architecture, Civil Engineering

West Midlands

November 2014

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