Summer Scheme Placement Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Everybody was very friendly.

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

    • I feel they were pleased when I assisted them with their work.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Answered my questions when I had a query

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

    • Times when I had no work to do even though I repeatedly asked for more work.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As I am not from a property background I knew I wouldn't get a great deal of responsibility early on. However, I feel I grasped the jobs I was given very quickly and could have then contributed more to the team.

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

    • Gave me the opportunity to interact with people on a professional basis. However, I only really learned the basics.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and friendly atmosphere while still lively and could tell people were busy at work

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

    • Quite a few events however I am unsure if the team knew what to utilise me for at times

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

    • Mainly just talks about sectors, not much more. No skills sessions.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I think they would be a good firm to work for and the graduates there seem very happy with the training they are givem.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • People often went out for a beer after work which was good.

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

    • It is Bond Street/Berkeley. Therefore very expensive.

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

    • Good bars and clubs although always expensive and quite busy.

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

    • No sporting activities for interns which would have been fun.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

London

November 2011

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