Intern Review

by Cushman & Wakefield

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and welcoming

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

    • Everyone was always happy to answer questions I had and would explain everything thoroughly so I had a better understanding

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

    • Relatively, there are always quiet moments in any internship but the majority of the time I had stuff to be getting on with

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

    • A lot. I would often attend sites by myself to instruct contractors. I would also carry out inspections and write reccommendations.

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

    • It was good to se ehow I can apply my skills I have learnt and also to learn new ones that will help in my final year

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional but very enjoyable with a lot of friendly humour

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

    • Very, I knew what I was doing everyday and where I had to be.

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

    • Through the interview process and the internship itself, I think they have put a lot of time into helping you progress in your career and development

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very Good, I would love to work for the company after graduating

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there was, a couple of events a week including going for drinks and playing softball in Hyde Park.

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

    • Socialising was often subsidised by the company for all the interns.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good pubs and bars

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

    • Yes, such as softball. I know a few other interns went to Ascot Races and the Cricket

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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