Summer intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my one month internship - it was an invaluable experience.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • At all times, I was made to feel welcome in the team and was set tasks of worth to the company.

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

    • Questions were always welcomed and help and advice willingly provided.

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

    • I had a sufficient degree of work to complete on a daily basis. In addition, I was set projects that lasted for the entirety of the month so that if there was ever a quiet moment, I could get on with such.

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

    • I was set independent tasks which involved travelling around the city. I was also trusted to contribute towards reports sent out to clients.

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

    • I gained valuable life skills in terms of team work and communication. Moreover, I gained technical knowledge from the job which is likely to contribute to my future employment in the industry.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • All staff were very friendly and welcoming, and invited me to various social events that I was able to attend with the team.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The scheme was highly organised, instruction was sent from central office and I regularly attended departmental overviews that were streamed live from London.

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

    • It was clear that the company wanted me to be a successful candidate for potential future employment - they advised me about graduate applications and looked after me as an individual.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I would love to be employed at the company, but am aware that it is a competitive graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not so much with fellow placement students as there were not many interns in the regional office, however I was invited along to lunches and drinks with my team frequently.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I commuted into the regional office, but the pay from my internship more than covered my travel costs.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I did not attend a night out when I was on the internship.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I attended a couple of sports events whilst working there, and went for drinks with colleagues after work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

July 2017

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