Summer Intern Review

by Cushman & Wakefield

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It is a great experience where I learnt invaluable information before I started my MSc in Real Estate.

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

    • Everyone in the office is very welcoming and you feel like part of the team from day one.

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

    • My supervisor was of great help and always offered my guidance. I have learnt a lot from her and am very grateful for her time.

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

    • There is always something to do in the office, whether it is phoning a tenant about a problem to photocopying.

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

    • I like the fact that you are given responsibility from day one and this grows with time.

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

    • This internship is a crucial step for me before I undertake my MSc, so now I feel more confident in continuing my studies and progressing in to a property related career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and approachable

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

    • It was very well organised. The HR team organised events throughout the internship which included all of the interns across the country. It was a great way to get to know each other.

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

    • The firm invests a lot of time in to the interns and this was further reinforced once you start your placement. My supervisor was there if I needed support and and helped me to develop my business awareness and property knowledge.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It would be great to work for Cushman & Wakefield in the future

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were no interns in my office but we did meet up regularly which was good fun.

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

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

North West

August 2011

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