CEE GRADUATE PROGRAM / P.R.E.P. (Professional Real Estate Program)
Our CEE Graduate Program is a structured programme to kickstart your career in Commercial Real Estate in one of the leading Global Real Estate Advisors/ Cushman & Wakefield. This program will allow you to build network internally with colleagues from various teams as well as externally with key clients in the industry.
QUICK INFO
- Segment – Commercial Real Estate
- Start – September each year
- Applications – June – July
- Development – Mentoring, International Training (virtual),
International Project Coaching, - Content – Rotation in other departments, strong knowhow development, International Project
- Locations: Warsaw, Prague, Budapest
- Length – up to 12 months
12-MONTH ROTATIONAL & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Vast understanding of the commercial real estate industry, and Cushman & Wakefield in particular
- Build strong internal and external relationships
- Technical skills, interpersonal awareness & business knowledge
- Fast track to success with a strategic division placement based on assessed skill sets and the company’s needs
- Program involvement (Research, Valuation & Advisory, Capital Markets, Leasing, Asset Services/ Property Management)relationship
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
In our industry People are clearly the most valuable asset we have.
Our employee’s growth is reflected in our company’s growth. We commit to strongly support development of your knowledge, skills and professional competence. Our structured training programme provides you with an array of training and development opportunities:
- Mentoring (local)
- Training (international& local)
- RICS preparations
- International Project Coaching
- LinkedIn Learning
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
- CV supporting your application – deadline 31/07
(to send application refer to below section with regard to different countries) - Personal Interview
- Qualifications – graduation from university latest 12/2022, Fluent English & local language
ESG
What is Cushman& Wakefield’s position in Sustainability/ ESG matters?
Cushman & Wakefield is committed to a sustainable future, achieving
a balance between environmental, technological, economic and social objectives. In an effort to deepen our understanding, Cushman & Wakefield also engages with environmental advocates. Listening to the voices representing environmental issues permits us to form a more robust and meaningful environmental strategy.
Here at Cushman & Wakefield we believe that property should be sustainable.
How do we approach sustainability?
With 53,000 people around the world, Cushman & Wakefield makes
a significant impact on employees, clients, shareholders, communities and the environment. Corporate social responsibility is embedded in our firm’s practices and strategic vision for the future.
How are we committed to a sustainable future?
We’re taking bold action for the future of real estate, today.
Cushman & Wakefield has had our emissions reduction targets approved
by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
External Link as consistent with levels required to meet the goals
of the Paris Agreement.
Our SBTi Commitment
Target #1: Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our corporate offices and operations 50% by 2030
from a 2019 base year
Target #2: Engage key clients, some of the world’s largest real estate owners and occupiers, representing 70% of emissions at our managed properties (scope 3) to set science-based targets by 2025
Our Net Zero Commitment through Business Ambition for 1.5°C
Target #3: Reach net zero value chain emissions (scopes 1, 2 and 3)
by 2050
Find out more at:
DEI
„DEI is everyone’s responsibility. We have to be intentional and have sustained commitment, accountability, creativity and focus to achieve progress. I look forward to leading Cushman & Wakefield on its continued journey in this space.”
- Nadine Augusta, CDEIO
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Vision
Our diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) vision is to have the most diverse, equitable and inclusive commercial real estate company that continuously delivers what’s next for our people, clients, partners and shareholders.
DEI Mission
Our mission is to evolve our culture of inclusion and belonging through a nurturing environment of curiosity, continuous learning, and growth. We strive to hire, develop and advance diverse talent throughout the organization. We believe that having a diverse and thriving workforce enables new perspectives, creativity, better risk management, and problem solving leading to superior results for our people, client, partners and shareholders.
DEI at Cushman & Wakefield – A Commitment to Do More
Cushman & Wakefield is committed to building a diverse and engaged workforce and supporting an inclusive environment where our employees can do their best work. We believe that embracing new perspectives helps us solve problems, create opportunities and develop new ideas. The rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and experiences within Cushman & Wakefield is an important part of our identity and why we can successfully pursue What’s Next for clients.
Strategic Priorities
1. WORKFORCE – TALENT
Develop, nurture, and empower our people to do their best work, and recruit and retain historically underrepresented talent.
2. WORKPLACE – CULTURE
Evolve our culture of equity, inclusion and belonging through increased leadership accountability, DEI and cross-cultural education curriculum and reinforce efforts to build community and connectedness to Cushman & Wakefield.
3. MARKETPLACE – SERVICE OFFERINGS
Optimize the value we bring to clients through DEI with a more robust supplier diversity offering, increased partnerships with women owned and historically underrepresented minority owned businesses and better support for DEI inclusion in client pursuits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the CEE Graduate international Project about?
You will be part of international team, consisting of participants to P.R.E.P. program from other CEE countries. Your task will be to analyse a concrete Real Estate case, propose solution and present it to Intenrational Commitee consisting of relevant commercial Real Estate experts.
How long does my rotation last and why is the rotation important?
You will go through 1-2 rotations consisitng of approximately 6 months before you will join your destination team.
Who will help me integrate in the company?
You will be assigned a Budy, who will try to help you settle in smoothly.
What trainings will I take part in during this program?
You will be invited for mutiple virtual & physical trainings during this program, focusing on the following skillset: Negatiations, Presentations & Pitching, Business Development
APPLY
To apply please select your country from the table seen below and proceed with outlined process.
MRICS
Executive Partner
Head of Central
& Eastern Europe
Dear Graduate.
Welcome to Cushman & Wakefield.
In this page we will introduce you to “your” Czech business. Our aim is to help you understand how the graduate program can help you achieve more in your professional growth. We understand that whilst at the beginning of your career, it is our role to support your development momentum.
This program, through cooperation with the best experts in the Commercial Real Estate sector and team rotation, will enable you to build valuable long lasting relationships and get a deeper understanding of our industry.
We work on both local and international projects. You will have direct exposure to client contact; help with business decisions; be exposed to senior mentoring; all which will enrich your development. Buildings generate almost 40% of the worlds carbon emissions and we recognize that Cushman & Wakefield has an incredible opportunity, as well as responsibility, in shaping the future of the industry and the cities we live in.
We wish you good luck in the selection process and I am personally looking forward to meeting you in our Prague office one day.
General facts about our local business
Cushman & Wakefield in Czech Republic with its 220 employees is among the biggest real estate companies on the Czech market. Each year the Czech office is awarded on the international level.
In the Czech office we help to reshape how people work, shop and live. Our extensive knowledge of local market and global perspective is what creates the added value for tenants and investors.
Among our company basic service lines belong leasing, property management, investment markets, technical management (under the brand Cushman & Wakefield Services), services targeted at large tenants, investment management (under the brand DTZ Investors), project and building management, tenant representation, valuation and advisory.
Our values
- We are inclusive. We value difference and a culture where everyone belongs.
- We are driven. Drive keeps us decisive and agile.
- We succeed together. Individually, we’re good, but together, we’re great.
- We deliver insight. We believe in ideas and strive for innovation.
Contact to local HR
Miroslav Mendl
Head of Human Resources CEE
Partner
Mobile: +420 777 488 903
miroslav.mendl@cushwake.com
How to apply?
Please send your structured CV in English language and a motivation letter to miroslav.mendl@cushwake.com.
Deadline to apply is 31.7. each year
Dear Graduate.
Welcome to Cushman & Wakefield in Poland
We believe that when you get to know us better, you will be convinced that working at C&W is the best way to gain prominent professional experience and the best opportunity to develop your career. Our special program dedicated to graduates is focused on your active participation in all processes in a given department – we really care for you to get to know the company inside out, gain new skills, have a chance to share your ideas and immerse yourself in international projects. However, Cushman and Wakefield wouldn’t be such a great place to make first steps in the real estate environment if it weren’t for the people who build it. They are not only experts and leaders in the field of Commercial Real Estate, but also a fantastic group of people willing to share their knowledge & experience with colleagues and focused on teamwork. Here we can always count on mutual support. And that’s still not all we have to offer.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
I wish you good luck in the recruitment process and hope that soon we will have a chance to meet in one of our Polish offices.
– General facts about our local business
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD POLAND
Cushman & Wakefield with its 420 employees is among the biggest real estate and most renowned companies on the Polish market. Our offices are located in nine cities in Poland: in Gdańsk, Poznań Elbląg, Łódź, Wrocław, Katowice, Lublin, Kraków and Warszawa. We have a huge market understanding, we are very innovative, solution oriented and data driven. We are building partnerships based on trust and expertise. Our culture is flexible, dynamic and very human – we genuinely care about our employees. We have dedicated groups focused on the interests of our workers, such as karaoke, go-karts and board games. We enjoy spending time together not only at work, but also outside of office. You can really be yourself at work. In Cushman & Wakefield Poland you will have a great opportunity to work with the best experts on the market who will give you independence with the right level of support. You will be able to grow, build your personal brand and develop within our structures while working on prestigious, high-profile projects and clients.
– Our global values
- We are inclusive. We value difference and a culture where everyone belongs.
- We are driven. Drive keeps us decisive and agile.
- We succeed together. Individually, we’re good, but together, we’re great.
- We deliver insight. We believe in ideas and strive for innovation.
– Our local values:
- Respect
- Development
- Trust
- Relationships
- Appreciation
– Contact to local HR
Anna Trochim
Head of HR
Human Resources | Poland
Office: +48 22 222 30 00
Mobile: +48 784 347 168
anna.trochim@cushwake.com
– How to apply?
Please submit us a structured CV in English and a motivation letter using our recruiting system >>> click here <<<
Deadline to apply is 31.7. each year
Dear Graduate.
Welcome to Cushman & Wakefield Hungary, one of the largest corporate real estate advisory firms in the country, headquartered in Budapest.
Our graduate program is designed to help you develop the skills you need to excel in your career and to widen your perspective. It gives you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the real estate business and build your own professional network by spending time working with our experts through all our departments.
Being mentored by our professionals in the learning phase, will help you get familiar with our national and international client base and provide support in all fields of the business. In the past ca. 30 years in Hungary, we saw examples of graduates becoming associates and partners in our office in a very short time, proving, that we believe in and support young talents and success stories. We are committed to help finding the way to success.
As a company, we wish you good luck for the selection process, and we hope to welcome you soon to #whatsnext in Budapest.”
General facts about our local business:
Cushman & Wakefield’s Budapest office was founded in 1993. With over 100 professionals and 9 service lines it is among the largest real estate services firms that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners in Hungary. Our business covers core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
Our local values:
- We are inclusive. We value difference and a culture where everyone belongs.
- We are driven. Drive keeps us decisive and agile.
- We succeed together. Individually, we’re good, but together, we’re great.
- We deliver insight. We believe in ideas and strive for innovation.
Contact to local HR:
Zsuzsanna Kiss, MSc
Associate Director
Head of HR, Hungary
Mobile: +36 (30) 757 6717
zsuzsanna.kiss@cushwake.com
How to apply?
Please send your structured CV in English language and a motivation letter to hungaryjobs@eur.cushwake.com
Deadline to apply is 31.7. each year