Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.1
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • During my time here, I have been challenged and kept busy. I was given more responsibility than I initially expected considering I was only here a month.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Valued lots by some, and very little by others. A few memebers of staff made me feel very belittled and gave the impression theat they didnt have time to talk me through processes I hadnt learnt before. I would go as far as to say some were very rude

    1/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Management were very supportive, gave me lots to do but also expressed that I should not hesistate in asking questions when I was confused or did not understand what I was doing

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

    • I was given a list of things to do at the beginning of each day, and allowed to prioritise my own work. Throughout the day I would be given additional tasks, I think the balance of work was very good.

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

    • More than expected. I thought I would be making teas or filing away papers but management really got me involved in current up to date deals.

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

    • The work at savills tied in very well with what I had learnt at university. I am getting into my next role more confident about what to expect.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Didnt the office atmosphere was all that friendly at times. Some memebers of staff had a laugh and a joke and a friendly attitude. but mostly i think it was quite dull

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Savills do work experiences all the time so there was a set training plan on my desk the day I arrived. Human resources keep in contact with you throughout the process to see how you are progressing.

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

    • I was paid for the placement so I guess that is considered investment. Not all memebers of staff were willing to invest time into the process, others were very helpful

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

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

    • They have a graduate scheme which i would consider applying for , although the attitudes of some stuff memebrs would deter me from doing this.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Only here a month, I would say it was unfair to judge this point given the amount of time i spent here.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Average I would say

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

    • Average

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

    • Like i said earlier, only here a month so unfair to judge

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

East Midlands

June 2014

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