Insight Review at Savills

The Role

Role Description

Research, drafting, client meetings and site visits,

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Great variety of work and high level of responsibility

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

All members of my department were very approachable, it was a pleasure working for them.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

High degree of support and always felt as if I could ask questions

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good balance, some days busier than others but it was a reflection of real life work.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I felt as if I was trusted to a high degree

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Think I learnt more in one month than I did in 4 years at university

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very approachable and friendly office

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Slight issue getting my salary payment, which arrived a month late

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was feel i was heavily involved in a range of activities

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I would love to work for Savills as a result of that placement

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My department was very friendly and ensured I was invited to a range of events

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

All the social activities did add up quite quickly

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Really good fun

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

When events relating to work were happening very easy

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Placement is the best way to see how you fit in the company and what working in that field is really like. Certainly recommend doing one!

Review 88/99 for Savills

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