Summer Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Really enjoyed my time at Savills, gave me a good insight into the client side of the property industry which I haven't been involved in before.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • There were times when it was hard to find work off people as I am not trusted with some of the work which is understandable.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Every member I did work with were very helpful with any tasks they set me and would answer any questions I had.

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

    • As I don't actually have a property management module at university a lot was not too relevant but it did help me in terms of leases and the law behind property.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was structured very well with me spending each of my 4 weeks with different members of the management team who all did different sectors such as leisure, office and out-of-town retail parks.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • I had a really good time and everyone I met was extremely friendly and happy to help.

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

    • they helped me learn a lot and were very useful.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • I got to see what goes on the office but obviously I was not delegated important tasks therefore I don't know the full extent to their work.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I learnt a lot about Savills and the way they work during my time here, which proves to me that they really do care for their clients and will almost anything to keep them happy and ensure they turn to them if they need any future work doing.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I've always had an interest in property and doing my internship has helped confirm I want to go down this career path.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • there was a couple of times I went out with some of the team and met the valuation department on one occasion but overall didn't get to do as much networking as I thought I would.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • A few, definitely could of been more.

    2/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • they told me about an array of activities and sports that you can get involved with outside of work.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 100%, if they're looking to get into the property business then Savills is definitely one of the best companies to come and get that experience at.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

August 2016

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