Summer Placement Student: Planning Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    1.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it, the work was so varried. One minute I was working on renewable energy projects in the Highland and the next I was looking at Residential developments in the South East.

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

    • Was introduced to everyone on my first day and I instantly welcomed into the team. Felt like my work made a real difference to work that was done. It was a really good feeling pointing out when a colleague was citing the wrong regulations.

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

    • I was provided feedback on all my work and given ways of improving

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

    • Normally just right. Had a constant stream of work to do.

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

    • I was asked to write detailed reports that were likely to shape the form of development from day one. Obviously everything was double checked to make sure I was right.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I've now been taken on as a full time member of staff so I'm using those skills on a daily basis.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • We had alot of work on so everyone was getting on with there own work, but there was aways time for a chat.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well. I was given my own desk and my computer systems where all set up and ready for me on my first day.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was given a quick demo on the systems but then left to it. If I ever found I was stuck on anything I'd just ask.

    3/5
  • 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'm now working for them full time.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only placement student in my office, I would go down the pub with the others on a friday lunchtime though

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

    • About average. Pint would cost £3.20

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

    • Didn't go out at night. I was commuting from home so had an hour and a half drive each way.

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

    • There were a few opportunities but I was having to commute an hour and a half to work so I usually went striaght home

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

November 2011

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