Summer Scheme Student 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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The Role
4.5
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The Company
4.0
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The Culture
3.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Very enjoyable. I was give a range of work to do and worked within all of the different teams in the office. From the beginning of the placement I was given a background project which ensured I was always kept busy.
I felt I was given responsibility in the office and asked to contribute to some important aspects of work.
Although I was not overseen by the supervisor was initially allocatred, the management of my internship was extremely supportive and I always felt I had more than enough guidance. The graduate team were extremely welcoming and always willing to help.
On a day to day basis, I felt I always had plenty of work to be doing and was given projects to complete from different people. I also went out of the office a number of times to meet clients on estates which gave me a lot of variety in the work.
I felt I was given a good amount of reasonability to contribute to a different variety of work such as report writing, emailing clients and creating databases. Whilst given responsibility, I always felt there was guidance to ask questions if unsure.
I have learnt a lot more about the current property market and many property terms which will help with my masters degree. Having met with tenant farmers I feel a lot more confident with agricultural tenancy agreements and grant schemes in use at present. Valuation is a key module on my master course, and having contributed to the valuation of a property from start to finish has given me an advantage in this area.
The Company
All staff were very welcoming and friendly, particularly the graduates. The office was good to work in with a calm yet hardworking and professional atmosphere.
Very well organised - both within the office I was working and the from the graduate recruitment team.
Gave me responsibility to work on a number of projects which all contributes to my understanding of the profession and developing my career prospects.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Company Car
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Healthcare from home
Healthcare/Dental
Travel loan
The graduate scheme is very appealing and having thoroughly enjoyed my internship, I will definitely be looking to apply for the graduate scheme.
The Culture
The other graduates were very nice and good fun to work with. During my time with the company there were some organised drinks with other property companies in the area.
Lived at home so n/a
Good
Yes
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
South West
July 2015
