Cost Consultant Review

by EC Harris

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Over the year I gained valuable experience while meeting some great people and having a laugh. The projects available to work on virtually cover the entire scope of the construction industry, making EC Harris an exciting place to work.

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

    • I was made to feel instantly welcomed and a valued member of the team over at Heathrow Airport, as the placement progressed job responsibilities grew and grew.

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

    • My line manager at EC Harris was always very helpful whenever I had a question, giving me his full attention, so the problem can be resolved as quickly as possible.

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

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

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

    • Attending APC sessions throughout my placement has helped me tremendously now I'm back at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great, there were many graduates at ECHQ, all of which made me feel welcome and apart of the group instantly.

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

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

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • Extremely appealing, I have already signed a contract to return to EC Harris upon my completion at university.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • The cost was relatively expensive due to being in central London.

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

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

    • 2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

December 2014

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