European Summer Scheme Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I loved every moment of it and learnt a lot about the industry.

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

    • I was given tasks from day one, and was entrusted with creating content that would be seen by clients from the first week.

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

    • They were open and eager to explain and give advice whenever I asked. Very happy to take me on site visits everday.

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

    • Some days there were dips in work to do, but on the whole there was a near constant stream of work to do.

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

    • Was entrusted to convers with clients and provide content for them. Also given tasks that involved personal research that would be used by the firm going forward.

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

    • Very much so. Good basis in understanding of real estate, and international markets. Both of which are key to my studies and future employment aspirations.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very positive and friendly. Good dynamics amongst the team and between different teams.

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

    • Very well organised. Received the right training, desk set up on arrival with log-ins etc.

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

    • A lot. Good training in the computer software, and one on one conversations about present and future market and how it functions.

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

    • Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to work at Savills after my studies. They have a clear vision of direction and I would be very keen to assist in their development.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was on my own as a student, but the team would often have lunch together, have a few drinks or share cake.

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

    • Cheaper than in the UK for sure!

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

    • Compared to London limited, but some lovely bars. A particular favourite was directly on the river bank.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A couple of good opportunities, however I missed one of them due to complication with my landlord. I was recommended many things to do whilst friends and families visited.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

International

July 2017

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