Student Investment and Development Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Very varied, fully involved in a number of team tasks.

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

    • Given sufficient levels of responsibility for my experience.

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

    • Very informative and helpful.

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

    • Several tasks on the go at any one time.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Quickly built up trust and responsibility by week 2.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learnt far more than I have previously (doing shorter work placements).

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very sociable, whilst hard working - great balance.

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

    • The team easily fitted me in and gave me a steady stream of work to do.

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

    • No specific training schemes, although they did provide opportunities to meet the other interns and fee earners.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Places you in a strong standing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great work-social life balance.

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

    • Pretty expensive.

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

    • Central London - lots to do.

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

    • Many meet ups, dinners and events.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Surveying

London

August 2011

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