Summer Scheme Student - Planning Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement and my overall experience at Savills. The team and everyone in the office was friendly and welcoming. Each day was fairly varied and I was given the opportunity to spend time out of the office at client meetings and presentations. I was provided with lots of information regarding current issues in the sectors and future career opportunities. The experience gave me an excellent insight into what I should expect in future careers.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Everyone within the team appreciated each piece of work I did for them. People often asked what my opinion was on projects they were working on and listened genuinely when I made comments on them,

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Everyone within the team was very supportive. Any questions or queries I had were answered in detail. If I was ever stuck on a piece of work everyone was more than happy to point me in the right direction of what I should be doing or what step to take next. I also received constructive feedback on my pieces of work which allowed me to improve as the process went on.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Most days were fairly busy, and if I ever ran out of work I could always find someone who I could assist on their current projects.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • At first just a little to ease me into the workload and allow me to find my feet, As the placement progressed I was given more responsibility, and was given tasks and deadlines which were to be completed solely under my own guidance.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I feel that the skills I learned and developed during my placement have set me up excellently for further study and a career in the planning sector. I believe the practical skills I learned during my time at Savills (such as undertaking planning appraisals, strategic land searches, and liaising with clients) have given me a broad insight into what a future career in planning will consist of, and I hope to utilise these skills in both my education and workplace.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere in the office was welcoming and relaxed. There were points when it was quieter and more focused when everyone had more projects to work on and times when it was more relaxed and chatty.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The placement was well organised. Both my graduate mentor and director I was working with organised lots of things for me to do so I could get the best experience possible from my time at work.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • All members of the team took the time and effort to talk to me and teach me anything useful connected to projects I was working on. They were also more than happy to take the time to talk to me about any other topics or questions I had about Savills and other departments.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • 3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing. Savills evidently invests a lot of time and commitment into its graduates, and the company will be my priority when applying for graduate jobs.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There were only two other placement students during my time at Savills. However we did socialise and went out for lunch a couple of times.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I lived at home so did not spend anything on living costs. Otherwise living and socialising is fairly cheap in the area, and there is a variety of places to eat and drink.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • I am from the area so already know the nightlife well. Although I did not experience the nightlife during the placement, there is a variety of clubs and pubs to go to.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There was not a lot on outside of work during my placement however this may have been due to the time of the year.

    3/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

South West

July 2015


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