Intern Review

by Cushman & Wakefield

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable month long internship

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

    • Work was well appreciated by all colleagues right up to partnership level.

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

    • Well supported by all members of the team.

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

    • Business levels varied throughout the internship, although I was never out of work for a prolonged period of time during the day.

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

    • I was given a reasonable amount of responsibility, although interaction with clients is minimal

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Basic transferable skills, but the internship profession was not directly related to degree discipline.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Reasonable atmosphere in the office, however the office is in need of modernisation to create a better environment.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Internship was well organised throughout.

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

    • Presentation skills workshop, similar workshops could be run to personal development

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Company retains many interns for the graduate programme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Reasonable social scene amongst fellow interns, however within some teams atmosphere could be improved.

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

    • West End of London so expensive lifestyle but represented in higher London wages.

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

    • Good night-life

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Weekly sports activities

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2015

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