Project Analyst, Global Real Estate Review

by Verizon

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable. Comfortable working atmosphere, 2 very interesting projects and a lot of responsibility

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

    • Looked upon as one of the team. Happy to give me high level work and help out with the creation and delivery of presentations

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

    • Manager and colleagues always willing to give up their rime for me and help out

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

    • Mostly a constant flow of work. Managing my own projects enabled me to manage my time effectively

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

    • A high level of responsibility. Completely responsible for the delivery of two highly important projects, ending in a presentation of my findings

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

    • Discipline to work constantly through out the day, independently and with responsibility. Improved time management skills, along with good practise of Excel, Powerpoint and communication skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone hard working, however happy for a catch up anytime and pretty chilled on the whole.

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

    • Internship was very well organised. Constant flow of work coincided with good and relevent online training courses, and I am leaving with a lot of good experiences and skills

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Covered approximately 60 hours of online training over the course of 6 months which assisted with my development in a vast range of skills. Also partook in regular leader series which involved directors and high level employees giving up their time to present to us their area of work and responsibilities

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • In a group of 7 interns, plenty of socialising including daily lunches and drinks after work etc. Also plenty of Reading University students out and about in town.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Renting in Reading costs approximately £400 a month. As for socialising, Reading offers plenty of bars and clubs which run at average student prices

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

    • Reading offers a good nightlife. Very good and reasonable cheap student nights, a long with plenty of bars and restaurants in town by the riverside

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of local sports clubs for whatever interets you

    3/5
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South East

January 2014

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