Summer Scheme Rural Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.7/5

The Role

3.8
The Company

3.6
The Culture

3.8

The Role

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

I very much enjoyed my month with Savills, Everyone was very welcoming and kept me busy doing a range of jobs.

4/5

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

My colleagues were very welcoming and were always happy to explain things and listen to what I could contribute

4/5

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

I was given a lot of support and guidance by my colleagues whenever I asked for advice or help. They were always willing to aid me.

5/5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

I was reasonably busy on a day to day basis. It did vary throughout the four weeks. Whenever I didn't have a task I would ask for a new one, so rarely was I left without something to do, and somebody always had a job in the office for me.

4/5

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

I was given a fair amount of responsibility during my placement.

3/5

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

I am starting a masters in September in Rural Estate Management which is what my internship was based on. Because of this, everything I have learnt and encountered here will be invaluable to my masters course. It did mean that a lot of things and ideas were new to me, because unlike many other interns, I was not entering my final year of a cognate degree, but a masters form a different background.

4/5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

The office had a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

4/5

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

The internship was extremely well organised.

5/5

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

As I was only here for a month, I didn't encounter much 'investment', but they did let me know of what they do offer if I was to work for them in the future which is very extensive.

4/5

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

1/5

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

Very appealing employment prospects. Savills would be a fantastic company work in, especially starting form their grad scheme, which is very well organised and puts you through all your APC exams and training as well as CAAV.

5/5

The Culture

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

I was the only intern at the office so this is not applicable

3/5

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

Being in the South West it is reasonably good value, however, having just finished a degree from York, it does not compare with the North just yet!

4/5

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

I did not experience the nightlife during my placement, however being local to the area, Exeter has a greta nightlife being a student city.

4/5

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

There were a lot of activities being organised around the office, but none fell within my week of working for Savills so I was not able to benefit from them.

4/5

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