Intern Review

by Cushman & Wakefield

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I had an excellent 4 weeks, extremely welcoming team and great office atmosphere which made the experience thoroughly enjoyable.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I did feel valued by my colleagues, evidenced by the fact I was set important work which would actively contribute to client projects and felt I was not just doing tasks for the sake of it.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Everyone in the office was extremely helpful and approachable, they answered any questions I had and given the fact I had not studied a Real Estate degree, my colleagues were more than willing to explain more complex tasks or any work I was unfamiliar with.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Fairly busy. Some days were understandably quieter during the summer period whereas others I was set multiple tasks from different teams and had to remain organised to ensure I completed all work.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a fair amount of responsibility, having the opportunity to interact directly with clients and complete tasks which were contributing to current projects or client briefs.

    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 internship has given me a great insight into the industry and I am now far more aware of what a career in property involves day to day. As a non-cognate I am sure the skills and knowledge I gained will assist me when I begin my Masters in Real Estate in September 2016.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Great atmosphere, perfect balance between a professional working environment and a friendly atmosphere with plenty of banter and interaction between teams.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The internship was a very smooth process. The HR team were extremely helpful and answered any questions I had prior to joining and ensured regional graduates were invited to the London intern social which was a great touch. There were certain times when I was short of work and felt a slight hinderence looking for tasks so a slightly bigger workload for the interns would be my only suggestion.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was given a great variety of work in different teams, from office-based tasks to going out on site visits and measurements, to attending client meetings or viewings. This ensured I got lots of different experience in the different departments.

    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

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing. I would love the opportunity to join the 2016 Graduate Scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Definitely. Everyone was very sociable and I was lucky enough to attend Chester races with the team which was a great evening out.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Up north so cheaper than London!

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Manchester has great nightlife, lots of variety.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • The regional interns were invited to the London graduate/intern event but there was little else apart from this. However this was understandable given we were only with the company for 4 weeks.

    3/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

North West

August 2015


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