Summer Scheme Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The internship was a good balance of structured events (walks, seminars, social events etc) and deskwork making it enjoyable and constructive.

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

    • I felt valued by my team when they had a high volume of work to do. When things were quieter I was less valuable.

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

    • The support and guidance offered was formal and informal. Formally HR would try and make sure you made the most of the experience. Informally the team would answer questions and give supportive advice.

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

    • Was never overwhelmed with work but could always stay busy.

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

    • Being there for 4 weeks means the difficulty and level of responsibility of the work is often relatively low. If you prove your worth you will be given more responsibility.

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

    • The experience will benefit my studies through development of soft skills. Time keeping, networking and keeping motivated are all useful for any degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • This depends on the floor and team you're placed with. The office atmosphere at 33 Margaret Street is positive and easy-going.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • HR organised the placement very well by creating a schedule before the interns arrived. This was very helpful throughout.

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

    • The training and development is an informal process. Although there are talks, the most effective development is through the tasks at hand. Also, Savills promote personal development through learning to take initiative and making the most of your experience.

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

    • National Travel

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

    • The summer scheme is an effective way of improving your chances in joining the graduate programme. In the short term impressing your team and others can end in an extension of the internship.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The intern group makes an effort to go for lunches and evening drinks. This is a personal choice rather than one enforced by HR meaning it depends on the cohort.

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

    • London is an expensive city so securing accommodation with family or friends is very cost-saving.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Bars were lively and usually full with colleagues. Thursdays and Fridays are good for nightlife.

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

    • These require initiative rather than being handed on a platter. If you ask around you will find these opportunities.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

June 2016

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