Summer Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    1.9

    The Role

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

    • A nice environment to work in. Everyone was incredibly welcoming, friendly and accommodating.

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

    • They were consistently grateful and appreciative of any work I carried out for them.

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

    • Generally, they encourage using your own initiative and improve your independent working skills even though its still as part of a team. This is not a bad thing. They are there to help when you need them

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

    • I was consistently provided with work to do and rarely had to ask for more. However, I was not overburdened or stressed.

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

    • A reasonable and acceptable level. I was allowed to meet clients, join meetings, collate important evidence and investigations. I have been given greater levels of responsibility on other placements but it is understandable.

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

    • Well, I gained experience performing various new tasks that I haven't been involved with elsewhere. The scheme also encourages you to improve your communication and confidence with the set project and presentation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, open, busy and hard working. Could be intimidating to some as it is quite a large office but I did not have this experience due to the friendliness of the staff.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Generally very well organised. Clearly extensive effort has been put into organising the programme. There were some failings with the departmental presentations due to technical issues.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A good amount. The graduate recruitment team kept in contact and the employees made efforts to include me in projects and visits

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Unknown.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • No, there was very little contact with the other student who was in a different department

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive, living costs wiped out wages.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Unknown

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Cricket and rowing.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

July 2019

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