Internship Review at Savills

The Role

Role Description

Summer Scheme Student in the Planning and Urban Design Team

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I thoroughly enjoyed myslef! I through myself into it as who knows - it could have been my only chance and I was really trying to prove myself. But within this process I actually found that this was exactly what I wanted to be doing!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I felt I was extremely lucky with how the team repsonded to a new memeber. They were all very patient and willing to explain things ten times if needed! This meant that I did feel included and that I could ask as many questions as I needed too.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was supported alot. I had meetings with certain members of the planning team to see how I was getting along and if I felt that I was getting the experience I wanted. They also commented on how they thought I was doing and that also gave me an indication on whether I was working hard enough or not!

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There was always plenty for me to do! I started with more basic bits and peices but was then given some more substantial work to do. This made me feel worthy and that I did have a clue as to what was going on.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I was a placement student so not too much! But then again I did not feel like I should be the one making the tea. I was given 'real' work to do and that was valued.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Definately skills for life! I did not realise that I could learn so much in 3 months. My brain hurt most evenings from the overload of new information. I cleverly had a note book constantly with me so could jot lots down as I was taught. In terms of helping me with my studies - I soon realised why I was learning everything I was at uni. I hadn't really understood how it all applied until I actually got to practice it.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The atmosphere was what I expected to be honest. It was full of people engrossed in the built environment and there was also alot of talking between the teams which made the office feel more integrated. Everyone seemed nice. And people were constanly saying "hello, who are you?"!

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

It did seem organised. I was only meant to be there for 1 month but managed to extend by another 2 and I'm not sure if that messed up the organisation. I was based in Oxford and it did not seem as organised as London from what a fellow peer has told me.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Well I feel that I am valued in that particular office. I had done a months voluntary experience the previous summer and they wanted me back! Also I have heard from them since and they had kept in contact.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The summer placement helps greatly in terms of applying for the graduate scheme. I had a positive reponse from my supervisor and he recommended me for the graduate scheme. So potential employment prospects do look positive,

Other Information

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

There were no other summer placement students at the office whilst I was there. But I did not care to be honest. I was there to learn and be part of a team and wanted not to known as the 'student' so I felt that this made me fit in better within the office and team. There were social events with the planning team and office which I was invited to.

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

There was not much socialising and I was living elsewhere.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I know Oxford as I study there and the night life is good.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

As I have already said there were not many chances to socialise with colleagues. This was mainly as most of us did not live where we worked and people had to travel.

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?

It was greatly valued and I loved it!

Review 94/99 for Savills

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