Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The internship was a great opportunity for me to understand more about the Savills business and the ethos of the company

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

    • From the very first day, my team made me feel very welcome. They were always willing to help or give advice if I was unsure of the task set or if I had any questions

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

    • The whole team were willing to offer me help if I needed it and were keen to ensure I developed skills during the placement. They were interested in making sure I progressed.

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

    • There was always work for me to do during the placement. Between a mix of smaller tasks for people in my team and larger projects given to me

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

    • I was given real responsibility to help prepare pitches for clients, and to undertake research for the firm leading to new business opportunities. I was trusted to complete these tasks to a high standard

    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 placement was a great help in order to put my university studies into the real world, and understand how to develop particular skills in a professional environment.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere in my team and within teams around me

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

    • The placement was well organised, with specific events organised for the interns

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

    • They made sure I developed my skills during the placement

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

    • 4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is the opportunity to be fast tracked to the later stages of grad scheme recruitment

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, the interns were sociable

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

    • High, I spent virtually all of my wages on accommodation, travel and socialising

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Excellent

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

    • Yes, a rounders match was organised for the interns

    4/5
    Report this review

Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2017

View More Reviews