Planner Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Throughout my whole time at Savills I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. Everyone within the office is welcoming and friendly and if I ever had any questions they were more than happy to help.

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

    • My colleagues kept me in the loop on all the projects I was involved in. Never did I feel I was a burden or they would rather I wasn't here. I was involved with client meets, planning appraisals as well as site visits which all made me feel valued and part of the team

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisor [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] was always happy to help both while in the office and out on the mobile. If I ever had any questions he was always happy to sit down and talk it over with me. Likewise management [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] were also happy to help and involved me where ever possible. The whole team were helpful and friendly.

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

    • There were always tasks for me to do throughout the day. When not working directly on a planning application I was updating information that would be helpful in the weeks to come. I never once felt snowed under but neither was I once bored.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Responsibility levels varied daily. I was set my tasks and it was my responsibility to complete those to a high standard and on time. Likewise within client and in house meetings I interacted were ever I felt necessary.

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

    • The knowledge and experience I have gained within these 4 weeks will help me greatly moving forwards into a full time position. It has enabled me to get a wide understanding of private consultancy planning and the issues and challenges that arise working for a nation property consultancy

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very professional but also friendly. Everyone worked very hard but didn't take it all too serious. The days were never boring.

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

    • Early on I could tell someone had thought this placement out very well, there were always tasks or meetings to attend. Very rarely did I feel it could have been organised better. Maybe involvement within more projects under different people within the team.

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

    • The training and exposure offered to me was brilliant, I was able to talk to experienced members of the team whenever I felt necessary and the tasks I was set will all help me in the years to come.

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

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

    • Very! I will be applying for a graduate role in the months to come.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other colleagues were all very friendly, the other recent graduates all answered my questions I had for them about what to expect in the future. Some real decent people, I felt I got on with everyone

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

    • I've lived in reading for the last 4 years and I thoroughly enjoy the socialising however yeah its not cheap

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

    • Decent

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

    • limited

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

July 2017

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