Summer intern Review

by Cushman & Wakefield

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed working within the company, my team were exceptionally helpful and easy to get along with.

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

    • The work I was asked to produce and was producing for my team was used within official Valuations as apposed to just giving me work to keep me busy. I felt myself and my work was valued greatly.

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

    • My supervisor was very helpful and patient if there was a subject I did not understand. He was careful to explain not only what I was doing but the reasons why and made it a lot easier to comprehend for future tasks.

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

    • Most days I had something to be doing, even if it was some research that was on going. Rarely did I find myself without work.

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

    • I definitely felt like I was given a lot of responsibility, which is great!

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

    • It has allowed me to apply theory from university in a more practical way creating more of an understanding for what I am being taught and why.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The department I worked in was a quiet area, which I enjoyed. However, everybody was still very friendly.

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

    • The whole process was easy to follow and enjoyable. The interviews were more personal then other companies which was a nice touch.

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

    • The company held an afternoon 'presentation skills' workshop which was very useful and will help us in both our studies and career.

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

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

    • They are definitely top of my list for a graduate job!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had a department day out to Ascot for the property races and several after work and lunch time drinks!

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

    • I already live in Central London so this didn't change for me

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There were quite a few bars and restaurants.

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

    • There were opportunities to get involved in some sports matches, which I know a few of the interns did!

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

London

August 2015

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