Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the Savills Summer Scheme. It was great to have real life exposure to the job of a land agent/

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

    • Yes, I felt highly valued. There was a good level of feedback and praise.

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

    • There was support available if you needed it or asked for it. When you first start you're given more directive support until you managers/supervisors know you can be trusted.

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

    • It was great to be kept busy. For over half of my placement I was covering someone else's work while they were on holiday so I had a lot to do.

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

    • I was given a high level of responsibility. It was perfect! I felt supported yet empowered.

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

    • I finished my degree 4 years ago and am moving to the rural profession after full time employment somewhere else. The internship will really help with the masters course required for become a rural surveyor as there is no substitute for putting theory into practice.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly but hardworking

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was really well organised

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

    • A great deal! I felt like Savills gave me a lot of time and input.

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Great!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I went out for drinks on my last day and everyone was friendly throughout. The social scene wasn't hugely vibrant apart form that as I was the only placement student.

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

    • Value for money - reasonable. I lived in the area anyway.

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

    • Quite good - I knew the area well anyway because I live there

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I didn't hear of any

    1/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2015

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