Rating

5.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • The Job Role is currently that of a property manager, although this changes on rotations, which are not fixed. The work environment is generally ok, but it can get very stressful at times. The day to day changes a lot, but generally involves inspections, dealing with general property matters and assisting in the organisation of data.

    4/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt a variety of new skills that are specific to property management as well as general skills. I have learnt how to write to a variety of audiences, what sort of issues can occur within properties and exactly how to resolve them. I have also improved my knowledge of standard software packages.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I overall do not enjoy the programme. The work done is not correctly compensated by the company and the communication from the upper management team about decisions that affect our apprenticeship is poorly conveyed. Snap decisions are made and we are only informed a week before of major changes to our apprenticeship programme. It feels like the apprentice's feelings are an afterthought.

    3/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The organisation is dire. Important information is not communicated and if we ask for information it is usually shrugged off. Things that we were informed of early in our apprenticeship are changed now that we have moved further along the programme. Information is thin and far between and we have to simply continue moving along while blind as to how we will be progressing.

    2/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The employer support in the day to day workplace is good, with a robust HR and diversity programme that supports staff. However, the specific support for the apprenticeship is not very good, and a lot of conflicting support is given which does not give me a firm answer to my questions.

    6/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • The training provider support is mostly good, with tutoring available to help support assignments and the lecture material being fairly encompassing. There are a few issues with programming and course length, but this is a mostly non issue. Any questions we have are usually swiftly researched and answered by the team at UCEM.

    7/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • A large amount of the work being done relates to modules that I have yet to begin, and therefore I cannot confirm how much it helps me to perform better in my day to day role, as I have learnt how to perform my day to day role solely through on the job learning.

    5/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • There are a variety of extra-curricular activities available, whether it be to do with ethnicity and diversity within the company, networking schemes for young surveyors within the industry, sports teams or even a group looking in to how to improve the company as well as how future technology will affect the business.

    9/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Cushman & Wakefield to a friend?
  • No


  • 9b. Why?
  • I would not recommend Cushman & Wakefield as the communication issues cause severe issues with my ability to engage on the apprenticeship and enjoy my time. Additionally, it feels like we are not treated as equals by other staff members, and are treated more like children than coworkers, to be managed rather than as an asset.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cushman & Wakefield?
  • Be completely sure that the property industry is definitely what you want to work in, as it is unforgiving for any who are not completely involved within the industry. The communication is not great and the salary is lower than that of comparable companies, but Cushman is rated as one of the best for the End Point Assessments, and it is an alternative route to a graduate programme and degree.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Birmingham

February 2020


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