Rural/ Utilities Surveyor Review

by Fisher German

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I was in the utilites sector for my placement year and although I didn't know much about it when I started, I learnt a huge amount and had a very enjoyable year with a great team. You do have a fair amount of responsibility but you are able to get out of the office and gain hands on experience.

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

    • I felt that I was a very valued member of the team, we would all work together and if ever I was unsure on anything, I always felt I could ask for help.

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

    • My line manager was always supportive and understood that I didn't know much about utilities before joining, and ensured the time was taken to make sure I was comfortable and confident with what I was doing.

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

    • I was busy which meant the day went quickly, but still had a good work/life balance, being able to leave work at a sensible time every day.

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

    • I felt I had the right amount of responsibility for a placement student, which increased slowly throughout the year when I understood exactly what was to be done.

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

    • I learnt a variety of skills on placement, both technical skills but also in regard to confidence, being able to talk to a variety of people, hold meetings and be confident when doing so. The placement helped me throughout my last year of University as well as in a graduate role.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere but a quiet environment.

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

    • Very well organised and ran very professionally.

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

    • Fisher German start you off with the APC process which is needed to become a chartered surveyor, as well as funding a range of CPD, they are a very generous firm.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I am now a graduate at Fisher German after I was offered a job due to my placement year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good social scene, we had summer socials and a Christmas party with our Region, we also had a range of company events throughout the year which meant you were able to meet a wide range of colleagues.

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

    • I was able to live at home and the social life was great.

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

    • I worked in Banbury so there was a good nightlife which enabled me to do everything I wanted to.

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

    • We did the three peaks challenge and had team walks frequently.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2020

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