Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My Job is an apprentice surveyor that is based in the Business Rates team. My daily tasks involve going out and inspecting properties in order to reduce rates that different companies are paying. Internally I speak to multiple members within my team, client contacts and occasionally members from other teams.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Since starting my apprenticeship I have developed a number of different skills. As part of my apprenticeship I attend university one day a week, where I will soon have completed my first year! From my time at university I have learnt a number of skills including organisation, team work and confidence. In work I have also improved my organisation skills, but I have also developed my skills needed for Rating. Over the remaining four years of my apprenticeship I am looking forward to developing several more skills.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • My apprenticeship programme has been truly enjoyable. I have really enjoyed working at Cushman & Wakefield. The apprenticeship programme has ensured taht I am able to have 'On the Job' experience, whilst still being able to carry out a degree at University. During work, I feel a valued member of the office and I have had many opportunities to be involved in social and charity events. Overall the apprenticeship programme at Cushman & Wakefield has a number of positives.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Cushman & Wakefield?
  • As a member of the Rating team in the Cushman & Wakefield office I feel a highly valued member of the team. I am able to introduce new ideas to the team , approach them with questions and help out with work for a number of large clients. Throughout the office as well I also feel valued. During my apprenticeship I have had the opportunity to become captain of the Netball team, which has allowed me to network with people from all over the business.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The format of my apprenticeship programme is really strong. By attending university one day a week and then work for the remaining four days it offers me a strong balance between work and study. In addition to this the University course over the five year period covers a wide variety of areas and so by the end of my course I feel like I will have a wide depth of knowledge in the property industry.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My tutor is always available to speak to by email or telephone call and if needed I am able to meet them in person, which enables me talk about any queries/worries I may have. The training provider also offers a 1 to 1 counselling service which has really helped me, especially towards coursework deadlines and assessments. I have found the training provider very flecible in proving me support and this has been much appreciated.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • From my employer I receive a lot of support. My employer enables me to ask questions and talk to them if I have any concerns. Cushman & Wakefield also offer all an anonymous support service if you do not wish to talk to your line manager or colleagues. In addition to this the University and my employer have communicated to ensure that I am able to get enough support whilst at university.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary is a strong and competitive salary for a person of my age in a degree apprenticeship programme. By undertaking a degree apprenticeship I do not have to cover any university costs and so I am able to start saving money towards any future purchases.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Outside there are number of opportunities to network with a wide variety of different firms. There are also a wide variety of opportunities to bring your ideas to the company, for example the Netball team has been restarted, a MarioKart charity event took place and of course a number of social events!

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Cushman & Wakefield to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I would strongly recommend Cushman & Wakefield to a friend as it has enabled me the chance to learn on the Job whilst gaining a degree from University. Apart from that I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and I believe that I have developed a number of skill, some of which I did not already have before starting. I have become very settled at Cushman & Wakefield due to a strong support network and a number of opportunities to meet new people.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cushman & Wakefield?
  • My top tips for applying for the apprenticeship programme would be to read up on the company and what they do before an interview, it always helps you to stand out and show that you really are keen to get the job. In addition to this I would recommend just being yourself in an interview. Whilst being smart and professional will help you, being yourself will too as it will help them to see what you will be like on a day to day basis.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Operations

West Midlands

May 2018


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