Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.7/5

The Role

4.3
The Company

3.8
The Culture

2.8

The Role

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

I thoroughly enjoyed working at Savills, the work tasks that I was given were very challenging and there were plenty of site visits for me to get involved with.

5/5

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

Extremely, it's very clear that Savills value all there employees

5/5

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

I was given just the right amount of support. I was shown around where I worked and I was introduced to everyone within the team. Any work that I was given was challenging and I was always encouraged to have a go at something before I asked for any help.

4/5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

Very busy. There was always something that somebody needed help with, that ranged from site visits, research or report writing.

4/5

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

I think I was given as much responsibility that a Summer Scheme student could be given. I was trusted with helping out with work, but equally I wasn't too overwhelmed with what was expected of me.

4/5

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

A month of learning and working at Savills has taught me so much more than its equivalent time at University would have done.

5/5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

When it came to work everyone took it very seriously and always provided there best service, equally the office atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming.

4/5

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

Extremely well organised. The placement exceeded my expectations, there were a number of departmental overview talks throughout the placement and there was organised points to speak to my mentor and others about my progress.

5/5

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

I felt as though I have experienced life as a graduate surveyor. I was involved with real work projects and I could always ask questions as I was going along. The whole process really impressed me and I would love to work here. Having a personal mentor really helped to keep me on track.

5/5

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 would love to work with Savills, my placement was very well organised and I felt very valued.

4/5

The Culture

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

There were a number of networking/social events with other summer scheme students, these were great opportunities to meets others within the same area of interest as me.

4/5

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

Living and socialising in the area wasn't the cheapest but it wasn't ridiculously expensive either.

2/5

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

There was always something happening throughout the week. There was plenty of options to go out.

4/5

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

There wasn't a lot of activities outside of work during the time of my placement, but there are football teams and other teams that play fairly regularly.

2/5

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