Summer Internship Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Was a really good placement, experienced a variety of departments which I found really useful.

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

    • Very friendly office, was given real responsibility which I really enjoyed.

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

    • Management were very supportive, found the review meeting that I had at the end really useful.

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

    • Quite busy, which I enjoyed.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Was responsible for sections of several reports. Carried out client meetings (Was briefed on the situation prior to the meeting)

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Found really useful and the nature of the work that I carried out on placement will be particularly relevant to my final year at University.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet at times, but friendly atmosphere.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Organised and very well planned out.

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

    • Had quite a bit of training with lots of people explaining the nature of the work and what I needed to do to carry out various tasks.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Is a really nice atmosphere in the office and company to work for.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Was the only placement student in the office. The other graduates and employees were sociable and got on well with.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Commuted from home.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Was extra opportunities to do career events in the evening and play sport with other graduates.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

June 2013

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