Insight Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I found the overall experience very enjoyable. The people were very welcoming and I got a real understanding of how my department was run.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I felt very valued. The minute I walked in on my first day everyone was smiley and seemed to know who I was. This made me feel less nervous.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I received a lot of guidance from my department and other departments. In particular the graduate which was assigned to me was very patient and explained everything I needed to know.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • They will help a lot as they are all relevant to my Real Estate degree.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The program was well structured overall. There was only one technical glitch with regards to the seminar however, that wasn't the firms fault.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The atmosphere was great. The office I am at has the balance of work and enjoyment nailed!

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I received a lot of personal training from the directors and graduate in my department. Similarly when I briefly helped with the industrial department I was taken on a visit which helped greatly with my knowledge of the industrial sector.

    5/5

  • 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?
  • Within my department I got a great understanding as to what a full time job would look like. I was fully immersed into the planning department by getting stuck in and looking at planning applications online.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Insight helped a lot with this as I discovered how friendly Savills as a firm is and how it prides in taking care of its employees not only within the office but also socially.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The content was very helpful, However, as I have explored many career possibilities (with the seminars and mentor) it has become even more difficult to decide what I want to do as everything seems appealing!

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was told to send my receipts by email and that I would be reimbursed up to £100.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes, although a lot of the directors were busy on meetings however, I had the opportunity to meet some of the other graduates which was useful.

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • They were good. I went for some drinks with the graduates and we discussed the potential routes that many of them were interested in pursuing.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes, in one of the seminars. I found out about the sports teams one could join as well as the vast amount of charity work being undertaken by the firm and how it plays a key part.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes, I would. It really helps with broadening knowledge of potential career paths within the property industry.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South West

April 2017


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