Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The summer scheme is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to apply for a graduate job with Savills. The placement gave me a huge insight into the company and there was lots of flexibility to speak to different departments.

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

    • I felt valued by my colleagues.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My colleagues appeared to take a real interest in what I was doing and were great at giving me advice. I had meetings with many of the management team who were very generous with their time when they could be. My supervisor was supportive although sometimes it was difficult because he was not based in the same office I was working in.

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

    • Some days were busier than others.

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

    • I think I was given a good level of responsibility during the placement.

    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 placement allows you to develop lots of different skills which are not just specific to the property sector but transferable skills as well

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a great atmosphere in the office where everyone was very friendly and helpful both with myself and with other colleagues.

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

    • There were some occasions where I think there was a miscommunciation between the head office and the office I was based but overall the graduate team were very helpful.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • My colleagues were very patient in teaching me skills I can continue to use, especially with IT.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Savills is an excellent company and one where I would love to work! The placement is very useful in getting a better understanding of the company in order to improve employment prospects with them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only student on placement at the time in my office.

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

    • £12 a week on the train. There are lots of very reasonably priced cafes for lunch in the area.

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

    • The nightlife is great.

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

    • There were lots of social events throughout my time with Savills.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2014

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