Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I thouroghly enjoyed my placement, it gave me invaluable experience and I learnt a lot from my team.

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

    • The team were all very friendly and welcoming, they gave me work to do and took time to explain things.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The placement was very well organised and we could easily ask for help if necessary

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

    • I was nver over busy but generally I always had someting to be getting on with, I did have to ask for things to do quite often

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

    • I felt like I was given quite a lot of responsibility at times, doing site visits on my own and through the amount of client contact I had

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

    • The experience was invaluale, I felt that I learnt a lot, and the department I'm in will gives a broad understanding of the fundamentals of property

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • 0/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I definitely want to work at Savills, however it will be very hard to get in given the current economic climate

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all met for lunch every day and went out for drinks after work a few times

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

    • I't the West End so will be expensive

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

July 2009

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