Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Thoroughly enjoyed my placement, although some tasks were relatively dull.

    3/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I did feel valued by my team as I was given a good level of responsibility, and tasked with a fair amount of work.

    3/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I rarely worked with managers or senior level employees but my mentor and recently qualified surveyors were very supportive.

    3/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Relatively busy. There was always work available to do, if I asked for more work I was given it.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • A good level of responsibility, not too much. All tasks I was given suited my level of ability.

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Having previously carried out a placement year I had acquired many of the skills that you would expect to pick up on a 1 month internship. However I did manage to expand my knowledge and develop on my skills further.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • firstly a bit unsociable and not the friendliest, although as I got to know more people this was no longer a problem.

    3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • very good, a series of talks was arranged, in addition some social events took place.

    3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • no real training. Although employees at the company took time to get me involved in work and help me learn new things.

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • very appealing. Graduate opportunities are said to be very good.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, summer interns arranged social events, drinks, lunches etc.

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I commuted from Hertfordshire, cost £75 a week on train tickets. Socialising in London was expensive but this was expected.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • very good, a lot of options.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Not particularly, only events set up for summer scheme students. Drinks after work sometimes.

    3/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015


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