Intern - Retail: Leisure & Restaurants Review

by Cushman & Wakefield

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Varied work, very interesting.

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

    • Great team to work with.

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

    • Were really helpful in explaining concepts.

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

    • Some days I was quite idle, others nice and busy

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Wasn't given too much responsibility since I am only an intern

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

    • May not be relevant to my degree but will certainly help in my long term career plan.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Busy, not but chaotic

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

    • Ran very smoothly

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

    • Really helpful when there was a lack of understanding on my part.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hopefully will get a graduate offer

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Was a very social atmosphere amongst the interns...went out for lunch, drinks, played softball...

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

    • Wasn't cheap but not extortionate. Didn't live in London, commuted from Reading every day which was expensive.

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

    • Good

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sports with the people from work and other companies

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management, Retail

London

July 2011

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