LPA Receiver Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I very much enjoye my placement at Savills. There was always a very friendly atmosphere arou8nd the office and plenty of people more than willing to help if ever I required it.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt i was valued by my colleagues however as I was assigned to such a specified part of the company a lot of the time I was unable to really take on a great amount of responsibility, so quite often found myself wih little to do.

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

    • The support provided by everyone in the office at Savills could not have been any better.

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

    • This was the only element of the placement that I found was worse than I had expected. As mentioned before, because i was in such a specified part of the business I often found myself with very little to do.

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

    • Also an effect of the team i was specified i felt there was only so much responsibility that my team could give me, and in truth it was fairly limited.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • There are certainly skills that I have improved as a result of this process however a little more involvement and responsibility would have had a far greater effect.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and helpful.

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

    • No events were arranged to meet my fellow interns until almost half way through the process, however in the latter 2 weeks there were very helpful events arranged by the company. Very much a tale of 2 halves.

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

    • I didn't receive any real training during my placement.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I believe that if you are a graduate with Savills it would be a fantastic company to work for. The work life balance is extremely healthy and they are very uinderstanding of each person on a personal basis.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Was very lucky with my fellow interns and the rounders arranged by savills was a brilliant way to meet people. Should have been earlier in the process though.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Extremely expensive but to be expected in the West End of London.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good but expensive.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I managed to join a football team with some colleagues. If you look and aren't afraid to be forward they are available.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Commercial Banking, Legal/Law, Property Management

London

July 2011

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