Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I really enjoyed how involved we all were in the process and that we became part of the team we were working with. We were respected as much as any other working employee.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt like I was entrusted with responsibility which definitely increased the amount I felt valued.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Enough that it felt I had independence. Not to the extent I was babysat rather that I was guided and mentored.

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

    • Without a doubt it has helped with my degree. The team I was placed in, residential valuation, was one of my more difficult modules and it has given me a good grounding in what to expect in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well, done. I knew exactly what my timetable was which is great as it was quite daunting going into a big business like savills.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very positive and inspiring.

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

    • I was taken through the ropes from the start.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Oh most definitely. Just from being around the office I could tell what it would be like in the future.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • By the end of the process, their ethos really shone through which I wasn't expecting due to the size of the company.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It has definitely helped me to cement the fact I want to be in property when I graduate.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Within 2 weeks

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There was more than enough, from the directors lunch to the drinks after work. There was ample opportunity to network if you wanted to.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very enjoyable

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, from general friendly chat in and around the office.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Most definitley.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Market Research

East of England

April 2019

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