intern-development-affordable homes Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • learnt a lot about affordable housing and devleopment as well as gaining an insight into the residential UK market.

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

    • I was given work that contributed to toolkit reports so felt i was helping take the work load off of my teams shoulders

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • my graduate mentor was very helpful in supporting me with how the team worked and what i should be doing and when! my team were always able to help answer any questions i had

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

    • sometimes a little left alone but mostly given assignments that i could really get stuck into for a day or two. the team were very busy so i think it was hard for them to keep thinking of things

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • i contributed to reports so felt i was making a difference

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • computer skills i learnt during the month will be key to finshing my degree in terms of my dissertation research

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • lively, fun, hardworking and approachable staff

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

    • superb!

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

    • midtime review and grad mentors meant that any questions i had could be answered

    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?

    • very appealing as it is my preferred firm to work for out of any other. great office atmosphere, great work and leading firm in the market make Savills very attractive to me

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • seems very socialble and people are approachable and fun

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

    • very high being in mayfair!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • great

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

    • yes lots with other interns and grads

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

London

July 2012

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