hotel agency Review

To a large extent I enjoyed my insight week at Savills. The thing that stood out the most was the atmosphere of the firm. Everyone is enthusiastic and passionate about their role in the team. Each individual is unique and prove niche qualities, thus therefore creates a net result of efficiency and high quality work for clients. This is something I would love to be a part of in my later career. I have especially enjoyed the variety throughout the week with the true work experience in the team, attending talks, going on tours of the city and kings cross development and social events.

I have felt hugely valued by my team in the last 5 days. Although I lack knowledge and experience, I have been allocated tasks which are new and challenging to me. Each of the tasks, I spent time on and paid attention to detail. All tasks I have completed have been overlooked by a team member above me and they have been pleased with my work and also indicated where I could improve. The tasks have been part of major projects the team have been working on, and I am proud that I have contributed to the teams work for high profile clients.

The support and guidance throughout the week has been great! From my team, they guided me through tasks by giving me background overviews and discussing this with them. For example, about the market a client was looking to invest in. This was really useful as it gave me context, thus making my allocated tasks easier to understand. If i were to get stuck on a task, i felt comfortable asking any team members for help and they were able to explain it in a different way. I made arrangements to meet various other teams for coffee. This was really useful to gain a deeper insight into the role of other professionals in other teams.They were really useful in giving me an overview of what teams they work with in Savills, the kind of projects they work on and also how i can progress in applying for a job at savills.

I have developed numerous skills in the last 5 days. Primarily, i have developed my communication skills. More specifically, communication in the work place and among professionals. I have learnt how to hold a two way conversation and ask appropriate questions with professionals throughout the business. Secondly, I have developed my research skills. This differs to that of school and university because it is for real life clients and must be of ultimate accuracy. I have learnt to use highly reliable resources, such as the firms data base, to find high quality and up to date research.

The insight week was immensely well structured, organised and informative. The timetable of the week was great, aswell as the daily email updates of the day ahead. One thing i would suggest would be the times to get from one office or location to the next and what tube line to get for those unfamiliar with London! The talks in the morning were so useful and something that stood out from any other work experience week! From the talks i discovered a keen interest in two other departments and from that i have been able to network with people from those teams and consequently potentially gain some work experience in that team. The main thing that stood out in the structure was the variation throughout the week. Being able to sit in the team and be allocated tasks has been very useful. The talks has meant we have had a true flavour of all teams. The networking events have been great in meeting other grads and directors.

The atmosphere at Savills is the most predominant feature that has stood out for me this week. Within the team, everyone is very unique and friendly thus creating a highly efficient and strong team that i have felt very comfortable and welcomed into. The firm reflects a network of enthusiastic and passionate professionals that i would love to be a part of. Finally, the insight week students have created a very fun, outgoing and driven set of individuals that i intend to maintain in touch with.

The company has invested a large amount into my personal training and development. I have developed skills to be applied in work tasks. The company has helped develop my confidence and professionalism by exposing me to clients and all professionals in the firm from Graduates to the Chief Executive. The company has also given me access to an immense amount of guidance about applying for further insight schemes and APC graduate schemes.

The insight week has given me a full insight into what it would be like to work at savills in a team and in the firm as a whole. I have been exposed to the roles of the team i was in - seeing how they deal with clients professionally, balance and prioritise instructions and work with other teams. I have also seen the wider aspects of being in the firm through networking, charity and sporting events.

The insight has helped me gain a true understanding of the company culture in both professional and social aspects. I have noted the high quality relationships with clients as well as the outgoing and fun approach to life outside work in sport and social events.

The content has been highly valuable because it has given me an insight into the variety of specialised areas within property. It has enabled me to see how different teams work together on projects. I have been able to talk to many people and been inspired to gain further experience in the firm.

we are able to claim travel expenses which is very good!

Yes there were many chances to. This was through meeting people for coffee after talks, at the directors lunch and drinks.

They were immensely useful to see how professionals got to their chosen career path, what they like most about the firm and about their role.

yes, in the talks and talking to people i discovered a range of outside activities that one can be involved in. For instance, charity and sporting events.

Yes - most definitely because i have gained so much from the week.