Work Experience Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • The insight week was very structured and gained a great insight not only into property but also working at Savills and the different property sectors

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

    • The Compny was very friendly and welcoming as well as including.

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

    • The team was very helpful and always able to answer any questions

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

    • The work that we carried out was very similar to the degree course and coursework that we are undertaking

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • With a timetable for the week and talks for the week on different departments the week gave an insight into all areas of property at Savills

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

    • Very friendly with people always willing to help

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

    • The networking lunches and drinks with help from the mentor provided great development

    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?

    • The insight week gave a great insight into working at Savills

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • With talks on the ethos at Savills and the general atmosphere gave a great understating of the company's culture

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

    • Very useful although would have possible been good to have a greater mix of work between commercial and residential

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • All lunches were reimbursed

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

    • There were lunches talks and drinks to network with wide range of other employees at the company

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

    • Very good and easy

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

    • Yes sport teams

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

    • Gave a very valuable insight into property and working at Savills

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

London

April 2017

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