Internship student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I very much enjoyed my time with Savills and was exposed to a variety of roles/experiences.

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

    • I was frequently asked to complete tasks, which supported the work of other colleagues and their appreciation made me feel valued.

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

    • I worked within four different departments and received support from the managers/directors within those sub teams.

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

    • There was always a good flow of work balanced with site visits.

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

    • Being a four week placement I was not able to take on a great deal of responsibility, but this is more of a reflection on the nature of an internship, as opposed to Savills as an organisation.

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

    • I feel that there is no substitute for practical on the job learning that can not be gained from a classroom situation. In this respect my experience at Savills has been invaluable in forwarding my understanding of my degree course material.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and lively atmosphere with an interesting mix of people.

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

    • The placement was structured and I knew when and for how long I would be sitting with each team.

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

    • I was able to attend a workshop lead by a national law firm, which was very insightful.

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Savills is a company that I would like to work for in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I write this comment after a fairwell lunch at in the pub.

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

    • I am local to the area, so no additional expenses have been incurred.

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

    • Good bars in a popular business district.

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

    • There were no activities whilst I was on my placement aside from the usual social.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

July 2013

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