Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • A really enjoyable few weeks. Tiring but enjoyable!

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

    • They involved me in all aspects of their work, even when they did not have to.

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

    • I got great support from my mentor at all times.

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

    • Quite busy.

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

    • A reasonable amount of responsibility was given as I had already graduated.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Focused and positive.

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

    • It was extremely well organised. I was brought along to meetings and out-of-office events every week. It was really packed full of activity. There was never a boring day.

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

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

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Places are very competitive but I would like to think that I made a good impression

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The regional location and lack of students in the office made this difficult but I certaintly went along to their staff night out, lunches etc.

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

    • Cheaper than London anyway!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Some top quality pubs.

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

    • Yes

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

November 2011

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