Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • An amazing experience, a must to anyone looking to gain an understanding of what the property industry has to offer.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I have felt very welcome in my office, I wanted to get involved from the start and I think my team appreciated this attitude.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had a fantastic team, they were always there to help when needed; always answering any questions i had.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • You definitely get out what you put in. Definitely don’t sit around waiting for work, get out and make yourself known.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Of course you want to get stuck in and show your team what you can do, but I understood from the start there is a limit in the work that I could be responsible for; I just tried to do my best whatever the task given.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This experience has helped me understand how the industry works within a truly global property company, and equally important, how I work within it. I can apply this invaluable experience and skills to my final year of University and any future job interviews.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • A very hard working team.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very good! lots of insightful talks about the different departments within Savills, the Graduate Scheme, and the APC. We have played soft-ball in Hyde Park and enjoyed a few pub outings.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Savils paid the Summer Intern a salary.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I really hope I will be considered for the 2012 Graduate Scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • indeed!

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Its Mayfair!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The current Graduates invited the Summer Scheme students to a few of their events in and around Mayfair. My team leader always invited us out for drinks and I found this a great opportunity to get to know the team!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Throughout my placement I have been involved in: Dragon Boat racing on the river Thames, annual cricket matches, social team outings, Softball in Hyde Park, horse racing at Sandown Park (albeit ending up the biggest looser), and a charity auction event at the prestigious Hurlingham Club.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

London

July 2011

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