Insight Programme Review
by Savills
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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About You
4.8
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The Company
4.4
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Everything Else
4.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 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?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
- 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
Considering it was simply am insight week, shadowing a graduate, I was exposed to many different aspects of the job. My graduate put a lot if thought and effort into the responsibilities he gave me, the tasks I undertook, and the projects I went to visit.
The entire Savills office, not just the people within my department were really friendly and approachable. I met lots of different people over the course of the week.
THe directors within my team took the time to sit down with me and go through the job role and aspects of the job they were currently working on.
As a non-cognate, it was a great insight but there are still many aspects of real estate that I need to explore and skills I need to build upon.
The Company
The presentations throughout the week were very helpful, unfortunately I could not attend them all.
Very positive atmosphere from the other students on the programme and the Savills employees generally. A great atmosphere in the Savills Margaret street office!
As a non-cognate, it was a brilliant insight but I didn't really get the chance to develop a deep understanding. But I can understand that that would require a lot of time from the firm.
There are still other paths within real estate that I want to explore but it has definitely made me realise I want a career in the property industry.
Everything Else
I always find a buffet lunch difficult for networking.
I understand there are activities available, e.g. a Savills hockey team, but I am not aware of the extent of the activities on offer.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Property Management
London
April 2014
