Trainee Cost Consultant Review

by Mace

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • my 10 weeks at Mace was fantastic, it gave me a flavor for a variety of different tasks that are carried out within the Mace cost consultancy department. Everyone was very helpful and extremely willing to guide me when im lost.

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

    • Extremely, I held positions of responsibility throughout my placement.

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

    • All the time, my line manager was always issuing me work and making sure I got the most out of my placement.

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

    • mainly quite busy, there was always something for me to do. However when my line manager went on holiday there were periods of being not too busy.

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

    • A reasonable amount.

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

    • Very much so.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • friendly but professional

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

    • Very good.

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Very appealing for a graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yeah all fellow placement colleagues were friendly and occasionally did a few social activities after work.

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

    • Very expensive.... London

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good, the city...a bit for everyone.

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

    • Very limitied,

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018

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