Industrial Agency Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The work was interesting and varied. On several occasions, I was asked to join agents on site visits and viewings. It was helpful to gain an insight into the work Savills employees undertake outside the office.

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

    • From the outset everyone that I met in the office was very friendly and welcoming. There is an excellent atmosphere and culture within the firm.

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

    • My mentor was very helpful throughout. Once tasked with a piece of work, she would always be on hand to answer any questions I may have.

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

    • It depended on a day-to-day basis. The majority of the time I had work to get on with. However, there were occasions when both my team were on holiday and I was left to try and find work from other departments.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A good deal. For example, I was tasked with phoning and emailing clients to make enquiries.

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

    • I am studying a non-cognate degree. And as such, the training I have received does not really assisted me in my degree studies. It has however strengthened my communication, organisational and general professional skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office is great. There is an overwhelming sense that all the employees are enjoying working at the firm.

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

    • The internship is well organised and structured. We were given a helpful handbook prior to starting and colleagues were always on hand if we needed support.

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

    • There were no particular training/development days. But the general experience gained from working in the office was valuable.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • There seems to be a wide range of opportunities available for prospective graduates. I often receive emails of new job openings around Europe.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were only 3 of us in the regional office..

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

    • I lived at home so costs were minimal.

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

    • Brilliant - nothing else in England compares. (My view may be biased)

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

    • I was invited to the weekly softball matches as well as the Savills summer party.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

July 2015

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