Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was great, 4 weeks gives enough time to get to know what to do and network properly.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Yes, the work I did was always praised.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • People were good at explaining what was expected of me.

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

    • They will be very useful for further uni studies and hopefully a job after that.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Lots of events were organised-departmental talks were very useful.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very welcoming and positive.

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

    • A lot of time, good to have grad mentor.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • A lot-Savills is great and I know I would be very happy working there.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • A lot, see it is a people business.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Was not always given very challenging tasks.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Someone in my team just reimbursed me and then claimed it themselves.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Good chances to meet people from all sectors and levels.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • They were fun. Felt like Savills could have put on more of an expenses paid evening.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, heard about sport, particularly hockey

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely, it is well structured, and both Savills and student benefit.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

London

August 2013

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