Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Great people, very friendly and welcoming. They involved me in all aspects and allowed me some free reign to explore different sites and get a greater understanding of what the team does.

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

    • Due to being the final summer scheme student there was some feeling of being a little fed up pf hveing so many work experience people in over the summer, can't really blame them! Aside, they were very grateful for any work I completed and shoed lots of appreciation.

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

    • Incredibly supportive throughout.

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

    • Most days I was out and about viewing sites and developments. Also had a good level of work in the office to get on with in the gaps.

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

    • Not masses but they were not patronising in any way.

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

    • This month has really cemented my preference of residential over commercial and therefore made the decision when applying a lot easier.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • So fun, but they work very hard!

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

    • Very well organised and smoothly run.

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

    • At least 2 talks a week on different departments and APC/ qualifications going forward. Very useful!

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Well I'd love to be back!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social environment, graduate socials some evenings too.

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

    • London in general is incredibly expensive, no changing that!

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

    • Great, its London

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

    • We had a great evening in Hyde park with some of the Grad's playing rounders.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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