Project Manager Intern Review

Assisting and shadowing senior project managers and their teams in their day-to-day roles. Everyday was different but often included meetings with the client and/or project team, site visits and admin. Actual responsibility was limited due to the client facing nature of the job, however I was often given the opportunity to have a go at certain tasks and received appropriate feedback helping me to develop my skills.

Communication, organisation and problem-solving, all central to project management, are the key skills I feel like I have developed over the past few weeks. Everyday you are interacting with clients and other members of the project team therefore being able to communicate effectively and clearly is crucial. Additionally, organizing and prioritizing certain tasks that shape a project is key to success, therefore my time as an intern has really allowed me to build on these skills.

Given the client facing nature of project management I was somewhat limited in how much responsibility I could be given as an intern. However, I was given the opportunity to complete certain tasks such as taking meeting minutes and completing spreadsheets, all of which increased my knowledge of the industry.

Everyone I met at Cushman and Wakefield seemed extremely happy to talk with me and provide support and guidance. My line manager and others in the department were always happy to answer my somewhat continuous questions and the early careers team was always there to support me if needed. Additionally, I interacted often with the other interns which made the experience even more enjoyable.

I think the company culture and atmosphere really suited me. I worked in an office environment however it wasn't especially formal and everyone interacted throughout the day. All the employees were friendly and went out of their way to chat to me and tell me about their experiences at the company.

I have really enjoyed my internship at Cushman and Wakefield. I woke up every morning excited to go to work and enjoyed the fast paced, ever evolving nature of the work I was involved in. I have made many new friends with both the other interns and employees and I would definitely recommend this internship to others who want to explore project management.

Yes

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