Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Extremely enjoyable and useful for my future career in property

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

    • Went on many out of work activities, whilst doing full time relevant and necessary work

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

    • Always made sure I understood the work I was doing. When I didn't they took their time out to explain it all to me

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

    • Had a steady stream of work throughout each day, allowing me to manage my time effectively and not get bored twiddling my thumbs at work!

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

    • Lots. Had to undertake a valuation of National Grid old gas cylinders portfolio across the country, proving to be a vital asset towards the team.

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

    • A month here is more than I will learn in my 3 years at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Hardworking, but also very fun at times.

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

    • Extremely well. Had an itinerary throughout the month which I pretty much stuck by.

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

    • Had many go-to training exercises, where I learnt a lot

    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?

    • Very appealing. It has only re-affirmed my ambition to work for Savills full time after graduating.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Had a day at the races which was good fun. Also played for the 5 a side football team, giving a chance to socialise outside of work.

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

    • Southampton is generally fairly cheap

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good fun, Southampton has many clubs and bars

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

    • Yes a few, as mentioned with football and the races

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

South East

July 2016

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