Intern - commercial research Review

by Knight Frank

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my time at KF, lots of effort put in to ensure I enjoyed my time, nothing was too much trouble, I was given work that was actually of value and everyone was so welcoming.

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

    • Treated as an equal the whole time I was there. Everyone made sure I was settled and spent time trying to get to know me.

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

    • Constantly asking if I was ok, how I was getting on... Any emails with queries where met with detailed responses.

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

    • Assigned a project that lasted most of the time, only a couple of days were not planned thoroughly for me.

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

    • Given a great deal of responsibility doing work of value, some pieces of work were actually sent off and were to be used for clients.

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

    • Gave me an insight into the real working world inside a consultancy firm which was great and got me putting into practice my studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was always smiling, happy atmosphere. Able to have a joke, was nice a laid back but work also got done.

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

    • Project was set for me for my first 3 weeks, knew exactly what I had to do and then I was placed with another member of the team and was well organised. HR also organised events throughout the internship which was great, very thought out and well organised.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Given training on all databases, had a session about how to maximise my impact in a company which I found valuable.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Extremely appealing, seem like a great company to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene. Went out for drinks many times with fellow interns and grads, everyone wanted to get to know eachother.

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

    • Cost of living was quite high, I didn't live in the area, commuted from and livied in reading (student house) and it was pretty costly. Socialising in the area was quite pricey - west end in London but the whole of London is expensive so you have to pay it

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

    • Number of pubs and bars so all good fun. Good atmosphere.

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

    • Got invited to play softball with a few others against another consultancy, but had a HR event so couldn't attend.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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