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Virtual Insight Programme Participant Review

at Fisher German

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Surveying

Ashby

Review Submitted: April 2022

Overall Rating

4.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Each day there were talks for various people within Fisher German. They included departmental talks with group tasks set at the end of the talk and wider talks about planning and surveying, the APC and career development. The tasks reflected real work within each department, and offered an opportunity to talk to others on the programme. We were also given the opportunity to talk to recent graduates within Fisher German about their experiences.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The talks from speakers in different departments provided real insight into the business, and careers in this sector more generally. The case studies helped provide a real understanding of day-to-day work, something as a non-cognate planning or surveying student, I found really interesting.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes, I learnt specific skills surrounding planning and surveying, and learnt what a career in this sector would be like, and the skills needed. More generally I gained confidence, communication and team-working skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company seemed very inclusive and people orientated. They have a real focus on career development and getting the best out of their employees. I also got the impression the company provide and organise many opportunities outside of work like sports and social events.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I loved the insight week. I found it incredibly insightful and engaging. It was great to chat to graduates about their experiences progressing into the industry, and to talk to my peers, in the same place I am. I think its fantastic Fisher German offer this opportunity to non-cognate students to provide insight into a sector with little information surrounding it and few opportunities for those not studying planning/surveying.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at Fisher German
4/5
Would you recommend Fisher German to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fisher German
Ask questions and engage with the programme, and with your peers.
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