Work Experience Review

I have enjoyed the insight week at Savills as it has given me some real life experience of working in the property sector. Tasks I have been set with have been interesting and challenging, helping me to learn more about the area I have been placed in. I feel this will help in my studies and beyond.

I definitely feel I have been valued by the rest of the team, this is mostly due to the work I have been set which I think have been actual tasks that have needed completing. A high level of communication and support throughout the week has reinforced this view to me.

When I have asked for help from the rest of the team, they have been more than willing to give up their time and provide me with the information or advice that I have needed. This has helped me to learn skills and broaden my knowledge, which I will take with me in future employment.

The tasks I have completed during the week have been very helpful towards my studies. One module I feel the work experience has helped me in is Investment. I have been doing tasks that I have done at university and so being able to apply these has really helped my understanding.

The insight week has been very well structured, the timetable that was set has been followed exactly. This has given me a good idea of what i will do throughout the week. The times that are not on the timetable have also been well structured as the work i have been set has been useful and interesting.

The atmosphere in the office is friendly and welcoming. This has really helped me to enjoy the week as i have felt part of the team. I have gained a good sense of what the office environment is like at the firm, and it has been great to be a part of it.

During my time here i have been set with real tasks that have helped me to understand different areas of the industry that perhaps i have been unsure of in the past. It has helped me to develop skills related to the industry but also more general skills for life.

Even though i have only spent one week at the firm, i feel like i have really gained a good sense about what a working life will be like, and especially one in my related industry. I have also gained a greater understanding of the type of work that is completed at the company.

From the insight week i have learned about the working environment but also the social aspects of the company and what they provide outside of work for the employees. From participating in sporting events to watching them etc. The company culture is definitely something that is evident from spending time at the firm.

I now feel I have gained a good idea of what i want from my future career, not only in terms of the broad industry but also a better idea for where i would want to specialise. I also feel like the week has shown to me areas i would not like to be a part of which i think has been just as useful.

After the insight week i have been informed that i will be reimbursed for all expense up to £100 for the week. When my time is finished her i will just have to inform a member of the recruitment team who will be able to complete this transaction.

There have been numerous opportunities for networking, I have been out for lunch twice with staff and have had a drinks event in the evening after work. Also being in the office and talking to different people here has helped me to have a sense of networking and learn more about the company.

The networking events were good fun as I enjoyed getting to know different member of the company. I have found they have also been very useful and interesting as people have answered my questions that i had about the industry, areas of the industry and the company itself, which has been great.

I have been told about numerous events that employees can be involved in with the company, from rugby teams to bingo nights. It has been great to know there is more than just the work and the office hours. However i would have like to be told even more as i believe this is an important part of working life.

I Would definitely recommend the programme to a friend as not only have i enjoyed my time here, i think it has been very useful to my studies and my understanding of the industry, both of these will help me in the future, inside and outside of the office. A very informative week.