Intern Review

by Cushman & Wakefield

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • One of the best internships within property. Really structured, involved with real work in your team and you are part of a internship/graduate community

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

    • Really helpful and approachable

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

    • Both directors take time to sit down with you once a week to check up on your progress/ how you are doing. Taken on various site visits and meetings with both.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • A lot of work, but never too much you felt over pressured.

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

    • I was given a responsible amount to do regarding carrying out research and report writing

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

    • - In my team, I was taught a lot of practical skills needed to work within my sector. - HR organise a lot of important workshops and presentations. A particularly valuable workshop was on how to present.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very quiet and formal

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Everything was very well organised. Timetable given on first day.

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

    • One of the best companies to complete your APC with

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

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

    • C&W tend to hire many of their interns either after the completion of the internship or it gives you a stronger chance of being hired in the grad scheme application.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • - There is always after work drinks that were official or unofficial.

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

    • Its central London, so it is going to be expensive but you have to accept it.

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

    • A lot of bars around

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

    • There is always something going on most days.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

London

July 2017

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