Development Valuation Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • My insight week was really enjoyable; all the staff were extremely welcoming and friendly, and tried to make the most of my week by showing me a diverse range of properties and tasks.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I was given feedback and thanked for work which I completed for members of the team, which was encouraging.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • There was always someone there that I could ask questions to, and my mentor was extremely helpful.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The week was very useful for gaining an insight into a domain which I knew little about, and therefore will be useful in determining my future career path.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The week was good in that it wasn't too structured; I worked with people on what they had to do that day, which was often quite spontaneous, and I enjoyed that.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Staff were very friendly and it was an enjoyable atmosphere to be in.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Many members of staff were exceptionally busy with a heavy workload the week that I was there, but they still managed to show me how to do all the tasks and explain to me how and why certain things are done.

    4/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • It was really useful to see 'a day in the life' of this company, and I think it would have been impossible to understand the job without seeing it first hand.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Several members of the team explained to me the company's culture, ethics and out of work activities. I also gained an understanding of their culture from observing the way in which they communicated and worked together.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • It is still early for me to decide, but this week has sparked me to apply for future placements with this company.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was reimbursed for some of my expenses- it was an expensive week for me as I was not from the area.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • We had plenty of networking events, including after work drinks on a few nights and a lunch with the directors.

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Really good to chat to staff outside of the work environment, and to get to know people better.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes- sports events and ski trips for example.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Definitely- gave invaluable knowledge about that sector and company that could not be otherwise gained.

    4/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

April 2015


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