Summer Scheme Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was really good.

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

    • I felt I was being useful

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

    • A lot of support was offered by my mentor and by those sitting near me

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

    • Very busy! I sent emails to ask what work people needed doing, and was offered a lot of work. I had to turn some down.

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

    • Quite a lot, and was offered to take on a job solo, which hasn't yet happened but may do next week.

    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 placement echoed everything I learnt in my Masters.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Bustling and busy but professional

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

    • It was brilliantly organised by the Graduate Recruitment team.

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

    • I wasn't given any specific training but I learnt a lot on the job.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'm hoping to work here at some point in the future!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes but I have committments which meant i wasn't able to stay out late!

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I live here anyway!

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

    • I live here so I just went home at night..!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there were drinks and activities and team days out too.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

London

July 2012

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