Residential and Development Surveyor summer scheme Review

I was based in the Development Viability Team, the work was varied each day, mainly looking for new build and second hand comparable properties. I used systems such as Molior, Co star and Rightmove Plus. I worked alongside people from all levels of the company from grads to directors. I was able to ask questions all day and felt very supported throughout. I also attended department overviews, walking tours and networking events which were a great opportunity to mix with other interns.

My confidence has increased throughout the internship. I have learnt lots of new skills and increased my knowledge of the real estate sector. I can now use Molior, Co star and Rightmove Plus to find comparable properties which assist in report writing. I have also improved my networking skills and have more confidence to talk to more people from across the company. The department overviews also increased my knowledge and exposure to the different sectors within the company.

I was given responsibility from the start of the internship to contribute to real work for clients. I was given deadlines and able to ask for help throughout the whole internship but also allowed the freedom to explore what I wanted throughout internship and learn more about the company. All worked was checked by a grad or director but i still felt that my work was sent out to clients and I contributed to the team.

I received lots of support and guidance, I had a mentor within my team who I could ask questions and he made me feel very welcome and part of the team from the start. The graduates in my team were also very welcoming and kept in contact throughout the internship to check I was ok. I also had a mid placement catch up with the graduate HR team to ensure I was settling in well to the company.

The company culture was very welcoming. within the first day I was invited to the Savills Summer BBQ with staff from all across the London offices. My team also took me out for lunch towards the end of my internship which allowed me to socialise with them in a more relaxed setting. I was part of a group chat with other interns so was able to mix with them during lunch each day and had the opportunity to go for drinks each week.

I really enjoyed the placement. I feel I like I relaxed the more my internship went on and felt more embedded within my team. I have learnt so much about Real Estate and Savills as a company which will be invaluable to me when applying for the grad scheme or other jobs in the future. I would recommend the internship to anyone interested in a career in real estate, i have definitely learnt a lot.

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Make sure you research the company and its values before your write a cover letter and apply. Show that you are passionate for Real Estate and genuinely want to learn more about the company and are willing to learn. At the assessment centre make sure you are friendly and involve other people in the conversations and debates, take time to think through answers and be analytical. Being polite and confident goes a very long way.