Summer Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement a lot, I found the Guildford office to be a friendly and relaxed atmosphere depsite the fact everyone is very busy. The work itself was straight forward which is good considering we only had one month with the company however, I would of benefitted from having some more challenging tasks.

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

    • Everyone was very appreciative of my help and kept me busy whilst ensuring I was not inundated with too many tasks at one time.

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

    • Everyone was extremely helpful and quick to help whenever I needed it.

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

    • I found the balance of work to be good however, since I had done a year long placement prior to being with Savills I felt I was capable of being put under more pressure in terms of work load.

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

    • I was given the amount of responsibility expected for a summer intern

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

    • skills such as report writing, communication, time management, relationship building skills are transferable and will be with me for life

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was relaxed with a lot of chatting and fun however, there were also periods of quiet when things needed to get done. It is a perfect balance and a good atmosphere for a young intern to go into.

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

    • The placement did not seem to have been prepared but I do not believe it needed to be. Work was sent through as and when it needed to be done and any site visits were arranged on the day.

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

    • As the internship is paid this shows that the company values their interns. I was also invited to events throughout the month which aided my development.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have heard that 50% of the people who join the Savills grad scheme had experience with Savills prior to joining therefore I believe this position will help set me apart from other applicants.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I joined at a good time as many events happen in June before people go away for annual leave. I was invited to the summer BBQ as several meetings which were also very sociable.

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

    • I live in the area and I am used to it, however, Guildford, like most of the South East is expensive when compared to other areas of the UK.

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

    • Guildford has a decent level of nightlife however, being close to London there is a lot on hand should you get bored.

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

    • Not really

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management, Surveying

South East

June 2014

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