Summer Student Review

by Cushman & Wakefield

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the placement and felt welcome from the start.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • As a potential employee I felt very valued within the company.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I am not currently studying the necessary degree for the job. However, this was appreciated by everyone in the company and things were explained clearly to me when necessary.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I learnt so many valuable skills from learning about the industry to basic communication skills which improved grately throughout the placement.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Some colleagues in the office were on holidays etc which made it difficult to spend time in all departments.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Everyone is so friendly in the office conveying a really nice atmosphere, also allowing me to feel very comfortable.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • As I was only in the office for 4 weeks I was not specifically trained in anything. I was however fully informed on the companys computer and telephone systems.

    4/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • Just being in the office for the whole time allowed me to get a feeling for what it would be like to work there. C&W clearly employ bright and genuinely lovely people which makes it even more of a delight to work here.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • I got a feeling of the company culture just from being in the company. Also, speaking to other agents allowed me to see their view on the company. There is a massive team spirit which is really nice to be involved in.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • 5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was paid very generously for my time here.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • As the Glasgow office is small I managed to meet most of the employees here. I also met a few employees and spoke to a few on the phone from Edinburgh and elsewhere.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • I went on a few social lunches with some of the girls in the office, which was great in order to get to know them better. I was also invited to the office lunch which was a great opportunity to meet everyone in the office.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • There were lots of conversations about everyons interests and hobbies.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I have had a great time and would recommend to anyone interested in the industry.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

July 2014


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