Planning Intern Review
by Savills
Rating
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Skills
4.0
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Responsibilities
3.0
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Support & Guidance
3.5
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Culture
4.5
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Savills
- 7. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Savills
Overview
Conducting research to assist planning professionals in meeting the needs of their clients. Completing site visits and sitting in on planning meetings from the pre-application stage through to the later stages, gaining valuable hands-on experience and an additional perspective from the council's side. Receiving regular talks from Savills employees, providing overviews of the various departments and career paths available.
Skills
I now have a much better understanding of the entire planning process. The ability to efficiently and thoroughly research and navigate planning applications from various Authorities. I also improved my communication skills by interacting with planners and learning how to complete the tasks assigned to me.
Responsibilities
I was given enough responsibility, which increased as the internship progressed, and I had a better rapport with my coworkers and a better understanding of what the various projects entailed.
Support & Guidance
I received a lot of guidance, especially from my graduate mentor who constantly aided me when I was unsure how to undergo certain tasks. Coworkers were constantly going out of their way to improve my knowledge and give me an insight into their projects and career paths.
Culture
Very friendly and family-like atmosphere. You immediately felt like you belonged in the office.
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed it. I learned a lot and got a good idea of what a job in planning would entail if I decided to pursue it in the future. After this experience, I am strongly encouraged to apply for the graduate scheme.
Yes
Try to gain a wide experience of different job roles, to best bring out your potential interest.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Property Management
South West
June 2022
