Graduate Placement Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • It really confirmed my interest in planning policy, I had real quantifiable influence and learnt very much.

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

    • The team I was in were friendly and helpful, and appreciated the work I gave.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I was given sufficient guidance but it was also good to get on with things and learn how to do it myself.

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

    • I was able to learn about the reality of planning and the industry, and learn real, lasting skills about how to consult clients.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Extremely well structured.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Friendly, productive and intimate- perhaps could have been more organised out of office events.

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

    • The team ensured I understood the work but I was able to go off by myself and learn.

    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?

    • Very much so.

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

    • Savills is definitely a friendly and fun firm, with a good work life balance.

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

    • Quite valuable- it still left uncertainty about what exact field I wish to go into.

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was slightly disappointed by the pay, although it was still certainly good for 4 weeks work.

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

    • Yes, definitely, although could have perhaps been organised differently.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • They were generally good, with one or two slightly less good ones.

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

    • Yes, definitely.

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

    • Without a doubt, probably the best in the entire property industry.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Management Consulting, Property Management

London

July 2017

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