Apprentice Surveyor Review

by CBRE

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Now sitting my third year and having rotated into my third department (one per year), I currently work for the Business Spaces National Valuation Team. Day to Day, this involves visiting and inspecting assets in order to be able to value them, typically based off of comparable information.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Now three years in, I have significantly developed both soft skills and core knowledge revolving around real estate, transactions and commercial lease knowledge.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have so far very much enjoyed this scheme - there is a great variety of work you're involved in also complimented by the opportunity to rotate and choose your department for each year across all four years.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organised - the worlds leading global Real Estate and Advisory firm.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

10/10

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.)

We have an in-office gym I visit, a run club and tennis club which I am involved in however there are plenty more. There are also numerous networks.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend CBRE to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It provides the best opportunity to learn, network and discover your interests through the rotation process while dealing with the worlds top clientele throughout.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CBRE?

Research beforehand, be confident and really express your interest.