Commercial Summer Scheme Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Varied work gave me the opportuunity to understand the role of a surveyor

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

    • Felt included and could easily approach members of my team

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Good structure having a graduate mentor and senior staff supervising

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

    • There were times when there was little to do but on the whole had a job or project to be getting on with

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given good responsibility given the short period I was at the company

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

    • Given me a good base knowledge to start my masters

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone works hard but socialising is a very important part of this

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

    • Plenty of events to participate in with people from all aspects of the business.

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

    • 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?

    • Have an interview comming up as a result of the placement

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regular drinks and meals organised

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Working in Mayfair prices are high

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

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

    • Offer of a trip to the Beach volleyball with department

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management, Surveying

London

August 2011

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