Placement Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • A thoroughly challenging and enjoyable placement, which was well organised and structured. Opportunities arose to be involved in exciting projects with high profile clients.

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

    • After a week I felt that my colleagues entrusted with daily tasks and other responsibilities which I cherished being a placement student.

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

    • The HR team at Savills were very nice and approachable and ensured that I got the best out of my time there. They organised placement reviews, departmental talks and social events so I could get to know the firm well.

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

    • Being in quite a large department I always had something to do by asking around different people. If I wasn't doing something in the office I would be out and about on a viewing.

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

    • I personally undertook a viewing of a small office property. Highlight of my placement as it showed that I was capable of representing Savills.

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

    • A brilliant experience, and for myself it was a career game changer.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A bustling office of which people were constantly coming in and out of!

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

    • Highly organised as commented on before.

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

    • Time with surveyors of high regard was very valuable.

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

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

    • I hope so!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we went out for drinks after work on a few occasions.

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

    • Highly expensive.

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

    • Every night of the week the bars after work were crowded.

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

    • There were a few but the limited time at the firm didn't allow this really.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2011

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