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On the first day I met the staff*
and talked a lot with them about
the business and the job itself. I
read through a variety of files to
further boost my knowledge and
understanding of the process.
I went to two new build sites, met
the women in the site showroom
and obtained the required
information on completion dates
and sold prices. I must have asked
a million questions! I’m aware that
there’s so much to learn.
CAROLE
“
I absolutely
loved my work
placement. It was
the best thing I
could’ve done.
”
I also visited a farm property,
which the farmer was selling, and
a lovely detached red sandstone
house with bags of character. The
owner was having an updated
Home Report conducted.
We conducted another Home
Report in a different property,
which was empty. Charlie let me
open up with the keys and carry
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out damp meter tests throughout.
I uncovered one area of concern
and Charlie agreed with me. This
was a fantastic experience and I
learnt a lot from Charlie. Charlie
always introduced me as “his
colleague”, which I appreciated
very much.
I was sad to leave on my final
day. I enjoyed the experience so
much and let everyone know my
appreciation. I wrote thank you
cards to Charlie and Fraser, the
partner of the company.
Fraser and Charlie gave me
great feedback and were very
encouraging. Now my focus has
sharpened even more, and I just
wish I could fast forward several
years ahead and be doing the
job already! I absolutely loved my
work placement. It was the best
thing I could’ve done and I’m
grateful.
*Employer details omitted by request
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