Insight student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it - lots of variety in the work, site visits, presentations and people were very friendly!

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Only there for one week so a little difficult to develop strong relationships when everyone is busy with their own work. Got on very well with my graduate mentor. Felt that they appreciated work that I had done for them and they gave the time for feedback.

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

    • My mentor was well prepared, briefed me on the department and the day-to-day work that they do, and spent time explaining tasks. At the end they made suggestions for improvement which will be useful for future internships.

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

    • Most of the time there was a job to be done for someone in the team. On top of that there were presentations to attend and social events.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Again as only a week long placement there wasn't a great deal of responsibility given but there were a few tasks that could be done.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Currently on a gap year so not sure how it will help my masters yet. Has helped me a great deal in other work placements though!

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very busy atmosphere, always something going on and everyone was very friendly.

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

    • Considering it was the first time the insight week had been run it went very well and was well organised. Lots of events were planned for us so that we could learn more about the business and get to know some of their employees.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They had spent time giving us presentations on the business areas and a lunch with the fee-earners.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Throughly enjoyed my time at Savills and would love a place on their graduate scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Quite hard to get to know people well in the week, but there were a few of us who got on really well and who I have kept in contact with.

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

    • Drinks in London are always going to be expensive!

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

    • Lots of good bars in the west end.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Other than a drinks event that had been organised with graduates there wasn't really the opportunity to get involved in any sports events etc..

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

London

June 2012

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