Thames Valley Office and Industrial Agency Review

by Cushman & Wakefield

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship at Cushman and Wakefield. It provided an invaluable insight into the culture of the firm and the nature of the work I will be doing in the future.

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

    • My colleagues were second to none at C&W, everyone had five minutes to give you their advice and help.

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

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

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

    • As much responsibility as could be expected. The biggest lessons I learnt were through listening and watching my colleagues working.

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

    • Coming from a non cognate background, the C&W internship provided me an insightful experience of the property industry. I strongly believe it will aid me as I study my MSc in Real Estate this year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a really good atmosphere in the office.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship was extremely well organised. Each intern was assigned a buddy and a supervisor. Events were planned throughout the four weeks, and significant responsibility was assigned to each of the interns.

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Financial Bonus

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

    • The internship strengthened my desire to work for C&W.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • C&W took on a fantastic group of interns. We all got along extremely well, which is imperative considering we will be working which each other in one form or another in our future careers.

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

    • London prices

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

    • London, plenty of really good restaurants, bars, and clubs.

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

    • Sporting events were arranged for the interns, and provided an opportunity to engage with graduates at the firm. There were also social events planned such as the Sociable Surveyors awards evening.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2013

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