Planner Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Great variety of work and high level of responsibility

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

    • All members of my department were very approachable, it was a pleasure working for them.

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

    • High degree of support and always felt as if I could ask questions

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

    • Good balance, some days busier than others but it was a reflection of real life work.

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

    • I felt as if I was trusted to a high degree

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Think I learnt more in one month than I did in 4 years at university

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very approachable and friendly office

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

    • Slight issue getting my salary payment, which arrived a month late

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

    • I was feel i was heavily involved in a range of activities

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

    • Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to work for Savills as a result of that placement

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • My department was very friendly and ensured I was invited to a range of events

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

    • All the social activities did add up quite quickly

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Really good fun

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

    • When events relating to work were happening very easy

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South West

November 2011

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