Commerical Manager Review

by Mace

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the placement, it gave me a basic understanding of how the commercial team works on a project and an insight to how a team coordinate on a live construction site.

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

    • I felt very valued and everyone was very kind and answered my questions. However everyone was very busy at times and this was challenging at times.

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

    • I was given support when needed although as before the project was on handover so often there was not always structure in what I was meant to be doing.

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

    • Some days I was busy, I was given tasks however I always finished them very quickly. I would assist in small tasks and shadow people. Often therefore I would go on site visits with lots of different members of the project including other departments when I was not so busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was not given a huge amount of responsibility as it was difficult to be wholly involved when I was only there for ten weeks. I was given ownership of small tasks and it gave me a insight to an project environment and practical experience which was invaluable

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

    • I know have a broader understanding of construction, physically experiencing things and I can apply this to my studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly although very busy.

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

    • Good intentions to be busy although when there was no work it was tedious and frustrating.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I had a sustainability training course which was very useful.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They offer a very high rated graduate scheme, although they do not offer building surveying which is what I would consider for a placement next year.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We have met up for some drinks and we do get on although has been difficult as all based all over the place.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive as central London, although I commute from home so my disposable income was higher.

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

    • Some bars and restaurants, but easy location to travel to West End or the City where it is much more lively.

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

    • Not a huge amount organised, a team meal on my last week.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Development, Surveying

London

August 2015

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