Savills Summer Scheme Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed the placement and it allowed me to gain a great experience and grasp of the industry and day to day office life. It is a very sociable placement with activities being arranged throughout, would have been good to have more site visits though.

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

    • In a way I felt lucky that I was in a team that made me feel welcome from the start, others weren't so lucky as they seemed to struggle to fit in and feel part of their team. It does depend a lot on what team you get placed into.

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

    • Each summer scheme member has a graduate mentor who constantly helps out and supervisors you throughout.

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

    • Was never sat around waiting for work to do.

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

    • I was in an environment where I felt I was trusted with the work that I was given which in turn led to them placing more responsibility upon myself.

    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 you undertake it quite specific to the team that you work in and not necessarily specific to the work you would like to do and the career path you want to follow. Again, dependant upon the team that you are in.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere with everyone happy to have a laugh allowing you to settle in very quickly.

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

    • Very well organised which allows you to focus upon the work you are give.

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

    • Difficult to do in a short period of time.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • They seem to focus upon bringing through 'their own' with a number of the directors having been through the scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The job is based upon socialising and networking and this was clear to see with the amount of events put on by Savills. Whether it be a sporting event, in house presentations/networking or charity events, there was always 2 or 3 events on each week.

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

    • It's London, what do you expect.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • As above, great varied nightlife but it comes at a cost.

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

    • Plenty of events placed on outside of work. Sports events were on every week as well as a couple of charity parties.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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