Summer Scheme Internship Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

1.2/5
  • The Role
    1.5
  • The Company
    1.0
  • The Culture
    1.0

    The Role

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

    • A good experience in an international company. Learnt a lot of new skills, which is the purpose of an internship.

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

    • Some were better than others. However, I felt like I was valued in my team.

    1/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • If I was unsure of anything I felt I could ask to clarify. Everything I did was explained to me, which made me understand the background and outcome of the task.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I always had something constructive to do, which I really appreciated. I am glad I didn't have to do meaningless tasks such as make the tea! I was busy but that was the nature of the team. I am glad I had things to do rather than nothing at all.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Compared to other internships the level of responsibility was lower. However, I understand that interns can not be given much responsibility due to the nature of their position.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Really valuable to undertake experience in Lease Consultancy, has given me a good foundation to build my learning in this area.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Compared with other internships, the atmosphere and 'banter' was to a minimum.

    1/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well set up I would not have expected anything else from such a prestigious company. I knew where I had to be and what date/time. My contract was sent efficiently along with other details.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was really disappointed with Savills, another team wanted to keep me on after my internship with lease consultancy, however London did not allow them. I did not feel they attempted to assist in personal training or development, considering I have graduated and looking for a full time job. Peers have been offered jobs from the back of internships, I wasn't even put forward or sent an application form to apply to a graduate job in the office- which I found myself but after the deadline.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • See answer above

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • None in the regional office. However I understand that social events were organised for London interns. Why were regions not included?

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The North is cheaper than the South, so on a whole it was affordable on my budget.

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

    • Didn't have time to experience it.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • No opportunities

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

November 2011

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