Summer Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • The team are very welcoming, the week flew by and I want to now get a graduate job at Savills.

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

    • The team really friendly, went out for lunch once a week and very sociable.

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

    • Could ask questions whenever needed and if I did not understand someone would sit down and talk it through with me.

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

    • Given enough tasks to keep me going, but never overwhelmed. Mentor always checked I had enough work on.

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

    • I was given responsibility to write the main sections of reports and carry out research, someone senior would check over my work.

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

    • Twice weekly talks from different departments and HR teams taught about keys skills needed and personal development. Work carried out within the team developed my technical and practical knowledge.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very social. The team is very talkative and friendly , which created a more relaxed work environment.

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

    • Given timetable at the start of the placement and an induction book. Given points of contact within HR if any issues arise. Mid-placement reviews with HR allows any issues to be settled.

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

    • Savills invest a high level into you and the focus is to want you to apply for the graduate scheme.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • I will be applying to the graduate scheme and after completing an internship the previous month with a similar employer, Savills is my number one choice for employment.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Five other interns in my team and very social. Whatsapp group set up between interns to organise social outings.

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

    • Very well priced.

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

    • Central Manchester, so always a lot going on.

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

    • Always something going on each week.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2017

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