Mixed- Different areas of Real Estate Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • Greatly, it felt like beginning to work with the firm.

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

    • While many of the people I shadowed were very busy, employees all went out of their way to find work for me and generally chat both formally and informally.

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

    • High amounts. I felt that some of the people helping were struggling to juggle their own work and myself, but they were still highly helpful and couldn't have been avoided.

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

    • Greatly. Being granted insight into a variety of different areas has been highly useful in informing potential areas of the industry to specialise in.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was left fairly open, but this was fairly positive as I could choose which areas to visit in short notice. The specific time of the lunch break was not set- this was desirable for its flexibility. However, I was unaware of this on the first day. Some people may feel awkward about asking.

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

    • Very welcoming. Had lots of fun meeting new and sparky people.

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

    • Greatly, everyone made the time to allow me to experience their department.

    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?

    • Very well, just observing others enabled me to see their workload, hours, and variable routines.

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

    • Very strongly, being at my own desk in the office, like the actual employees, gave a rather authentic experience.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • This was adequate.

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

    • Yes, there were multiple evening events which well served this purpose. Even the kitchen was a hub for networking.

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

    • Thirsty Thursday was a brilliant opportunity to meet employees, since during working time they were, as is to be expected, rather busy working.

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

    • I discovered a fair few of their pastimes, especially considering the short time I was here.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely. Perfect for anyone pursuing any area of Real Estate, or wanting advice on specialisation. Gave the most insight into day to day jobs of employees and the atmosphere.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South West

April 2017

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