Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills Investment Management

Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    4.3

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • Assisting and shadowing surveyors, associates and directors with their day to day tasks. Taking ownership and completing small research or presentation pieces. Attending site inspections and taking notes/pictures. Plenty of meetings with a range of people from graduates to clients and fund managers offering insight into their responsibilities and daily tasks and advising on next steps.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Internal investment compliance training. Current commercial property market knowledge. Interpersonal skills managing and engaging in many meetings per day. Research and analyses skills and presentation. Gaining investment principles and understanding in this asset class.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • Lots of interaction with graduates currently studying their APC professional qualifications, giving an excellent insight into the process and pathway into the real estate industry.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Relaxed and informal environment with a focus on interpersonal relationships and a positive working environment garnering a positive working environment.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Interesting and varied work load. Individuals from multiple teams made an effort to meet with me and spend their time engaging in my career path offering insight and advice. Culture very strong and exceeded expectations. Would certainly be interested in pursuing an application in the graduate scheme.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Savills Investment Management
  • 3/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Savills Investment Management to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills Investment Management
  • Make an effort to sound keen on the business at the application and assessment stage. Spend plenty of time on CV and Cover Letter.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

London

July 2021


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