Summer Placement/Internship Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I loved my placement at Savills; was the perfect mixture of social events with work. Was really well structured and organised.

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

    • I felt really valued, I was made to feel the part from the very beginning and quickly immersed myself with the team values.

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

    • My mentor, the team and HR all supported me when needed. I never felt like an inconvenience when asking for help.

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

    • The workload was manageable, but all the work and responsibility given was substantial - I felt like I was getting involved with the work the team were doing.

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

    • Much more than I thought - it was great!

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

    • I have learned a lot more in the space of 4 weeks than I have in my first year! It was great to get hands on and learn on the job. My skills such as communication and excel has majorly increased as well.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really welcoming, everyone was approachable and made an effort - I wasn't made to feel like I was the new girl.

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

    • Really well organised and set up - a huge thanks to the HR team.

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

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

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

    • I can't imagine going elsewhere - Savills are the best at what they do so I wouldn't want to go elsewhere.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we all had a group chat to keep each other posted and would try to do drinks and lunch together.

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

    • Central London is not cheap, I live on the outskirts and travelling in was not cheap!

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

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

    • Yes - Savills run lunch & learns where you get to have lunch with another department to learn about what it is they do. You can get involved with their sports club and the charity they support.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2017

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