Auctions Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • During my time here with the auctions department, I have enjoyed being part of the team, where they have given me many responsibilities and trusted my knowledge, making me feel like a part of the team.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I felt valued throughout my time here, especially as the team members trusted me take calls and speak to Savills customers over the phone.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Everyone here at the office was very helpful with any questions I had during my time here, made everything clear and simple for me to understand

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The knowledge I have gained while working here will assist me in the future with my studies as well as my career, as I have gained a lot of info in regards to understanding what goes in within the office and what the team does day-today listing and finding properties to put up for auction, I have gained a strong interest and consider a path in this department

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The insight was fairly well structured considering how Covid-19 has limited my time here at the office, however I am still very grateful to be able to come in and have this experience for a week.

    3/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Being part of the auctions team, my placement came across the busiest period for the department known as 'print week' the atmosphere here at the office was very fast paced with a lot of phone calls as well as having to do the tasks on hand

    3/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I really just had a crash course, however I do not regret it as I got to learn on the job and get better and better as the days went on

    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?
  • It helped me understand the responsibilities every team member has and how everyone's contribution comes together. I believe I have gained a good idea of what it is like to have a full-time role

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • As I have not been here for long enough I believe I could still learn more about the company culture as I have been focused me towards department tasks

    3/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very helpful as I have been able to grab a glimpse of the daily tasks here at the department which I have enjoyed doing very much.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I have been reimbursed for my travel and food expenses


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Within my own department I have met the whole team and got to known all of them working, I believe I have make good friendships with other employees here

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Did not have any social events due to covid, however networking and socializing with my team was very nice.

    2/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes, speaking with employees I have found out their hobbies outside work, their interests such as football or golf and also been able to get to know them better as a person

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes certainly would, as my time here has taught me a lot.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Market Research, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply, Sales, Surveying

London

September 2020


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