Summer Intern Review

by Cushman & Wakefield

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • A great experience. Valuable industry experience, market leading team.

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

    • I was given work by many people in the team, which was greatly appreciated. I was regularly invited out for drinks.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Content of the internship programme was complete, HR staff and my team were very supportive.

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

    • Always had plenty to get on with. If I had got through all the work, I could have asked for more.

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

    • I was writing purchase reports that were to be sent to clients. My supervisor checked through and added to my work.

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

    • Hugely beneficial. Both industry knowledge and general office culture and experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very focused and intense, but also good fun. I was sat amongst senior partners.

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

    • Well structured and organised.

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

    • There were sessions for business etiquette and team building built into the summer internship programme. The opportunity to sit in the centre of such an efficient and experienced team was the most beneficial in terms of my development.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got the graduate job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very social. Regular drinks after work and softball events, etc. Other summer students were even invited to London from other UK offices.

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

    • Central London is expensive, but the area and atmosphere are great.

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

    • Great - it's Central London.

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

    • Afterwork drinks and softball with graduates, etc.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

London

August 2012

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