Consulting Summer Placement Review
by Buro Happold
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Buro Happold
- 7. Would you recommend Buro Happold to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Buro Happold
Overview
Working in the consulting team on economic development and strategic planning projects, including economic forecasting, market analysis and impact assessments.
Skills
I learnt a lot about planning and economic development, especially as my background was not in planning, and further developed my skills in report writing and forecasting.
Responsibilities
I was given almost as much responsibility as a regular graduate member of the team - I never felt like I was given menial tasks. I was able get stuck in with the active projects the team were working on, so it was a great introduction to the industry.
Support & Guidance
I received a lot of support and guidance along the way - there was always someone to reach out to for clarification or guidance on tasks or industry knowledge.
Culture
Buro Happold has a great atmosphere, especially owing to its size. The consulting team is small so I was able to work with almost everyone in the group and was really welcomed into the firm. There's also good opportunities to get to know others on placement and graduates.
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed my time on placement. It was a really good introduction to the industry and exceeded my expectations - I was surprised by how involved I managed to get with some of the projects! I enjoyed it enough to accept a permanent position on the team.
Yes
My best advice is to not be too nervous for interview - it's very relaxed!
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Economics
London
September 2021
