Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was thoroughly enjoyable had a very interesting time meeting people, undertaking work assignments and learning more about the business.

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

    • They have given me lots of responsibility in my role, they have both praised and critically assessed my work, helping me to improve my work and presentations. They have been very supportive.

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

    • They were very helpful, giving up time to show me how to do some tasks and were always ready to answer all my questions, (there were a lot) which has helped me gain a much better understating of job in had.

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

    • It was varied. Given the mature of the teams work, there were point where I couldn't participate in task due to the technical nature of them. However I filled my time with informal meetings and project work.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have been given a lot of freedom to arrange meetings, and get on with task that the team has set.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It was great to add some practical application to the theories that we learn in the degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very jolly, friendly and sociable.

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

    • Very good, there were lots of activities to get involved with and some very good and insightful departmental talks which has broadened my perception of the company.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The biggest investment in my personal development is the time that people gave up to talk to me about what they do, this has built my net work and confidence in the industry.

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

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

    • Very, Great atmosphere, people and personal development opportunities.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Absolutely, very social bunch.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • High, travel and the odd drink after work was quite expensive, but that is just because it is central London.

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

    • The Loop. Questionable.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, plenty of opportunity to socialise and get involved with activates like rounder's and soft ball.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

June 2018

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