Work Experience Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    3.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Very enjoyable and learnt a lot in such a short space of time. Savills and my team were very welcoming.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • My team were keen for me to get involved which i was eager to do as well. I felt i was valued and that I was of some use!

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Lots of support from the team who made it feel like i could ask them anything.

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

    • The week was perfect preparation for my coming year at Reading studying real estate. Developed skills on the phone and felt more confident talking to clients.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Felt well structured with a welcome breakfast and zoom meetings with other departments throughout the week.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Despite the COVID affects, there was a good atmosphere in the office. Never felt bored during the week and everyone was very nice to talk to.

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

    • My team invested time into ensuring i was comfortable in what i was doing and that i was improving.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • A great insight into office brokering and agency. Also good to be in an office with others and listening about their careers.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Was great to experience working at Savills and learn how they operate.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Highly valuable and has certainly not put me off a career in property.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travel and food expenses for the week were paid for by Savills

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Obviously not as many social events due to COVID, however met the other interns and met the team. Would've been nice to meet more from other departments but very difficult in these current circumstances.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Limited due to COVID

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Heard about many social opportunities that would be available without COVID.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Absolutely, would recommend Savills as a company. Felt like they invest a lot of time into their graduates and employees.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

London

September 2020

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