Planning Summer Scheme Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time at Savills, it gave me an insight into the private sector and the range of work that is undertaken by consultants.

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

    • I felt that my manager valued the work I was producing as I undertook work that he would otherwise have been completing this meant he had more time to focus on other important tasks.

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

    • I was given tasks to undetake that were included in planning applications that were submitted during my placement. This made me feel like the work I was carrying out was valued.

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

    • I was relatively busy but I think I could have managed with being designated more tasks as in a real work situation my work load would have been higher.

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

    • I was given the responsibility of producing work that was included in the work that clients were paying for.

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

    • I believe the skills I learnt have actually aided me in finding a job in planning. After looking for a job for 12 months after finishing my studies I was offered a planning graduate position with a developer within 2 months of completing my placement. I think this was a direct result of the advice my manager gave me with my CV and also having the Savills work placement as work experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was good we also sat with the development team and everyone was very friendly.

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

    • The placement was organised well and I knew what was expected of me in terms of working hours.

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

    • My manager invested time in me by being willing to answer any questions that I had and gave me advice on how to increase my chances of securing a planning job in the future.

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

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

    • I would relish the opportunity to work for Savills in the future I am going to apply for the graduate scheme this year. I wish I had undertaken the placement during my studies as I would have tried to get on the graduate scheme sooner.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was only 1 month so it was not really enough time to develop relationships with members of staff to interact socially with people.

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

    • I was working in the same place as I was living so the cost was minimal.

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

    • It is a big city so the nightlife is usually very good.

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

    • It was a short term placement.

    0/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

East Midlands

November 2011

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