Summer Scheme 2013 Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Very friendly team and was made to feel worthwhile.

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

    • I was set work which was genuinely beneficial rather than mundane tasks such as filing.

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

    • Well roganised with no real need for improvement.

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

    • Nearly always had work to do and when I didn't I felt comfortable asking for some to do.

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

    • A fair amont of responsibility considering I've only done one year at university. Some of my work will have been given to clients etc.

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

    • As I have only completed one year of my relevant university degree the skills I have learnt will help me immensely in years to come.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good fun, laughs were had, but work obvously still needed to be completed.

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

    • Well organised but perhaps small room for improvement to make it 'seamless'.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Colleagues showed me how to do things before I parctised these skills for myself; a great way to learn skills.

    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?

    • I would very much like to work for Savills in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The odd pub lunch with attendance to their summer outing.

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

    • Lived at home and mostly bought lunch at a reasonable £3 a 'meal deal'.

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

    • Went for frinks one evening which had a nice selection of bars and restaurants.

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

    • Could have been more activities but I could have also made more effort to achieve this.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East of England

August 2013

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