Auction Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

1.5/5
  • The Role
    0.8
  • The Company
    1.9
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I felt like a receptionist, just answered basic calls as if i were in a call centre - no degree skills or knowledge used whatsoever.

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

    • Very little contact, directors just smirked when I asked them for something to do.

    1/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Zero

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Nothing to do.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Next to none.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I developed absolutely nothing unfortunately. I just got a feel for sparkling water on tap.

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • Very enjoyable.

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

    • Extremely poor, no set tasks or contact.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They didn't

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I am left feeling a little put off - however, benefit of the doubt due to coronavirus and other difficult circumstances. I feel it was largely the sector of work I didn't enjoy in tangent with the team giving me very little to do.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not really.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Standard London prices.

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

    • Can't comment (Coronavirus).

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

    • Yes, interns met everyday.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

London

September 2020

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