Business Placement Student Review

by Cushman & Wakefield

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I was given a good level of responsibility from the first day. I worked on a variety of projects and found the work very rewarding and the team really friendly.

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

    • The team were very helpful and I was made to feel welcome from the start. I developed strong relationships with all the team and felt very valued.

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

    • I was given a great level of support from my manager.

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

    • I was given a range of projects to complete, which filled my time suitably. I was working at my own pace and work comparable hours to the existing staff.

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

    • I had two projects which I complete responsibility for, I had support but the work and conclusion were mine to compete.

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

    • I gained an excellent insight into the industry and developed my work ethic.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was professional but relaxed. Every member of the office was approachable with a very strong social aspect.

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

    • The internship programme was very structured and provides all the support I could have wanted. We benefited from internal lectures and talks from the CEO.

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

    • There were a series of lectures which provided training on aspects of the firm. We also had the opportunity to meet and talk with member of each of the different department which we might n9ot have worked with directly.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home

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

    • After my placement I was offered a permanent role.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a very health social scene in the company and the industry as a whole and we made to feel welcome at a range of events we attended during the period.

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

    • Working the West End of London was relatively expensive to socialise.

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

    • The nightlife was great with the best bars and clubs in the West End within short reach of the office.

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

    • The firm organises a variety of social and sports clubs which everyone at any level is welcome and encouraged to join.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2012

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