Summer Intern Review

by Cushman & Wakefield

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • A very enjoyable 4 weeks.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was undertaking real work, within a team. Very much part of the team working towards urgent deadlines.

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

    • Very well supported, help whenever I needed it.

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

    • Being placed in a team that required extra hands meant I had valuable work to do for deadlines

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was able to get on with my own work and contact companies and agents.

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

    • Very useful skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Cushman & Wakefield is a very young and sociable company. Graduates are encouraged to socialise, play sport and attend events.

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

    • HR and the teams ensured a fantastic internship, organised before and during the 4 weeks.

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

    • Given the impression we would be very well trained as graduates

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Cushman & Wakefield take a proportion of their interns as graduates the following year

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Socialising was very much encouraged, a tight group formed over the internship.

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

    • London - expensive

    0/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • West End London

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sports - Wednesday. Events

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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