Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed my work placement. not coming from a property background the rotation of the scheme allowed me to gain a deep understanding of what Savills do and what day-to-day jobs a graduate surveyor does.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt like part of the team straight away. I was given los of tasks and responsibilities which I didn't expect as I've not studied property before.

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

    • everyone was super friendly so I always felt like I could ask anything. My supervisor was extremely organised and always updated my calendar so I knew what was going on and what I had for the upcoming day.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I always had a task to work on but never felt over whelmed. I did have to stay late on some occasions if there was a pressing deadline.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The level of responsibility I was given was good as I was given the same tasks as a graduate and worked closely with the graduates to make sure I understood everything. I think the responsibility

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I developed networking skills due to the social events organised by Savills. The first hand property experience will assist me massively during my masters, as i will be able to related academic literature to my past experiences.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • atmosphere was great, everyone was really friendly.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Really well organised. All my IT was set up on my first day and I always knew exactly what was going on. Monday's always had some confusion as I would be starting a new team.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. It was extremely insightful for me to work with the graduates and realise that the future employment prospects is something that appeals to me.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene within Savills, I went to the pub at lunch on Fridays with the other graduates.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was pretty reasonable. The bars around the office were some of the most expensive in town but still not too over priced.

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

    • Lots of other young professionals in the area so lots of things going on.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • was hard to get involved when I'm only here for 4 weeks but for permanent employees there is lots going on, especially sports.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

August 2016

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