Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Incredibly insightful, met some interesting people and had the opportunity to visit some impressive buildings and developments. The office environment was extremely accommodating and easy to work in and my team were very inclusive.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • From the first day, I was given real responsibility and treated like a full time member of the team. I personally participates in all the tasks that other members of the team regularly perform and was even able to accompany members of the team to meetings and site visits.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • This summer scheme was my first insight into property and my team provided me with considerable guidance, enhancing my understanding of the property market and specifically, the business space management department.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I am embarking on an MSc Real Estate course at Reading University in October so the knowledge I have accumulated over the last 4 weeks has been of incredible value and will stand me in good stead for my future studies along with my career in property.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • From start to finish, the insight was well managed by the HR department who provided us with a steady stream of departmental overviews, covering every aspect of the commercial side of the business. They also provided us with a comprehensive schedule of networking events and the summer scheme project which included a presentation and a 500 word report.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Working in the city office, I received the impression right from the beginning that Savills is a vibrant and happy place to work. The genuine friendships and camaraderie between colleagues was immediately obvious and the positivity of the workplace is clearly reflected in the success of the business as a whole.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I felt that the firm invested in me from the very first day, providing me with a plethora of tasks to undertake. I also feel that my team went out of their way to ensure that I completely understood the task at hand and the various systems and networks available to Savills staff which has in turn enabled me to develop my understanding of the commercial property sector.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • My team provided me with meaningful tasks from throughout the scheme and did not treat me as merely an 'intern' but a full member of the team. This provided me with an accurate insight into what it would be like to permanently work at Savills which was extremely useful.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • I feel that I now have a far more developed and enhanced perception of company culture at Savills. This was received through observing the dynamics between individual staff members and different teams which immediately made me realize that the culture of Savills is centred around hard work, friendship and encouraged innovation.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • I decided that I wanted to go into property about a year ago and working at Savills has made that desire even stronger.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I received full payment for my 4 week internship.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • There were a number of networking events arranged over the 4 week period, including frequent departmental overviews where you would meet members of other teams and gain an insight into their departments. There were also networking drinks that were very insightful and facilitated the introduction to various employees of Savills, from graduates to directors.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed all the networking and social events put on by the HR team during my time at Savills.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • I discovered a wide variety of activities that employees can get involved with. These notably include sporting teams such as cricket, squash and football. I also learnt that Savills staff receive frequent invitations to watch their peers participate in a number of sports.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Absolutely, I already have.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

July 2018


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