Development Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.5/5

The Role

4.0
The Company

3.8
The Culture

2.5

The Role

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

It was really good - a good group of people who gave me responsibility and let me get involved in a lot of different parts of the business.

4/5

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

They were all friendly and included me in all aspects of work.

4/5

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

The director of the development department was very helpful and approachable.

5/5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

I spent time reading when I didn't have specific tasks to do - they're very busy so I recommend asking when you feel at a bit of a lose end and they always find something for you to do, or take you out on a visit.

4/5

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

I was completing competition schedules and comparables tables in my first week - I had never donea nything property related before so didn't even know what these were but someone always sat down and explained it from start to finish, then I had full responsibility, and had to complete these tasks on my own.

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 skills I learnt there are invaluable.

5/5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

Really nice and friendly people. People were keen to help and assist whenever necessary.

5/5

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

I learnt a lot and felt like a valued member of the team. At the end of the internship I had an appraisal by the director of the department. We went through my strengths and weaknesses, and he discusses areas for improvement, etc.

4/5

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

I wasn't 'trained', but the team taught me along the way and made sure I understood what was happening. Before I attended any meetings, someone explained exactly what was going on and afterwards I was given time to ask questions about what had happened to clarify anything I didn't understand at the time.

4/5

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

Company Parties/Events

3/5

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

Would love to gain employment with Savills at some point in the future

5/5

The Culture

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

I was the only intern at the Cambridge office as it is fairly small, in the London offices there are lots of interns at any one time.

1/5

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

Not too expensive at all - I didn't live there but lunch, etc. is reasonable.

3/5

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

There's a lot going on, and the office is opposite a pub.

3/5

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

Yes - there are sporting activities on and people in the department are involved in these. It would be easy enough to go along if you wanted to join in.

4/5

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