Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed the work I was doing, which was varied for much of the time.

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

    • Colleagues were very appreciative of the work I was doing and complimentary. The environment within the team was greatly responsible for the enjoyment and knowledge I gained.

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

    • Help was always available when needed.

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

    • Only about 5 hours over the 4 weeks where I found myself struggling. Not a bad thing though, it gave me time to read various reports and news on the property market.

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

    • Coming from a non-cog degree, the amount I was able to contribute was often restricted. However when confident enough to tackle tougher tasks, more responsibility was awarded.

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

    • Provided with the basic knowledge that is a must in agency.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fantastic. Very relaxed atmosphere, plenty of chat amongst colleagues.

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

    • From the word go I was well looked after with things permanently arranged for me to be doing.

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

    • The main investment was the time of those within the office. By taking me along and teaching me, it would take them longer to get the job done but I did seriously benefit in the meantime.

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

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

    • Left the internship with a feeling that I would be a step ahead of candidates without Savills experience.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was only one other student on the Summer Scheme however softball, cricket and drinks were all organised (predominantly amongst the younger members of the office)

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

    • £3.20-4.00 a pint. Reasonable for a major city outside London.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Quieter during the summer but big social scene when university students return.

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

    • Softball, Cricket and drinks were all arranged.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

July 2013

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