Commercial Planner (Retail Division) Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Great time! Learnt lots, very interesting work using my degree and pushing me out of my comfort zone.

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

    • Made to feel part of the team.

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

    • Very supportive mentor and the rest of the team supported me just as much.

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

    • Perfect balance between busy and always having something to do.

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

    • The work I did was used and I had responsibilty.

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

    • I have used what I learnt on my degree and much more that I never learnt on my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun but prodessional atmosphere.

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

    • The scheme was very structured

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

    • I felt like I was being taught things that help me to help the firm.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was very social and there were some great organised evening events.

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

    • London is expensive, but I was expecting it so it was not a shock.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were lots of social opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

June 2012

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