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Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor Review

by Costain

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Loved every monute of it. Was really gutted to leave by the end and hoping to keep in contact with everyone

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

    • Most of the time very valued. There was a week or so at first when I felt I could do more but as time went on I felt like a valued member of the team.

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

    • Very supported, We had weekly updates on how the project was getting on and was asked daily if I was ok. The management team were very supportive.

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

    • Varied, Some days I didnt have much to do and othertimes I had to stay a bit later because I was set a deadline. Usually had a set task to get on with and kept nicely busy though.

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

    • Much more than I envisaged before I joined. I half thought I would be making cups of tea for the summer but on my very first day I was given a structured plan of what would take place which I found really helpful.

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

    • The people who I was working with helped me alot and even gave me a few ideas for my dissertation. I still keep in touch with them now for ideas on assignments.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere but also very professional.

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

    • I had a set plan before I arrived that my line manager arranged and I was asked if I wanted to concentrate on anything in particular.

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

    • I have now gained sponsorship for my studies and intend on join the grad scheme so lots of investment!

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

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

    • Was offered the chance to come back at christmas in between studies and I have gained sponsorship

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?

    • We went for afterwork drinks every friday

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

    • I was based in London so very expensive!

    2/5
  • 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?

    • I just missed out on the sportsday. Looked like it was an anual event for charity.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Development

London

November 2016

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