Insight Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    3.4

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the dynamics of the insight programme with the variety of tasks and events that took place.

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

    • The rural department in which I was working within made me feel part of the team and I really appreciated it.

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

    • My mentor assisted me with every task she set me and was available for any questions or queries

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

    • I learnt skills that aren't taught within a University Degree that have been fascinating when applied in the field.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We had events that were planned throughout the week and when not doing these, I was set work which was already organised.

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

    • Good, everyone was welcoming and happy to help

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

    • I was taught skills in which I would then be able to use as a potential graduate

    3/5
  • 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 participated in day-to-day life which taught me how the firm and office operated.

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

    • I learnt the dynamics and structure of the firm greatly through being part of the team.

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

    • I was able to learn what I would be doing on a day-to-day basis which I feel is the most helpful insight into a career

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • My expenditures on travel and food were covered up to £100 for the week.

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

    • We didn't receive as many opportunities to network as the London office but we still got a chance to meet the graduates but when the networking sessions were held, none of the directors were in.

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

    • They weren't very well structures as the majority of people invited were not there.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes through discussing with current employees

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

    • Yes, most definitely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

East of England

April 2017

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