Summer Scheme Student - Savills (L&P) Ltd. Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Starting the placement I was hesitant as I was placed in a team speciality i didn't know much about. However, the past 2 weeks have been the most fun I've had in a corporate environment, the work i've undertaken has been really interesting, the environment i've worked in has been very enjoyable and my team are fantastic!

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

    • From day one my colleagues have treated me as though i'm a full time member of the team, they have provided guidance, support and given me the oppuruntiy to take the reigns on projects, and after a hard day's work i was invited to informal drinks and dinners which was fantastic.

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

    • All of the management and supervisors I worked with have provided me with support and guidance when ever I required it and answered all questions I had.

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

    • I always had work to do, and on the rare occasion that I had finished my work, my supervisors were always quick to give me a subsequent task.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • From the very initial stages of my placement I was given responsibility, whether it be taking part in client meetings, or developing my own development appraisals I was given the chance to feel like a real employee.

    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 believe that the skills I developed and traninig I received has significantly added to the remainder of my degree studies and even directed me on a path to complete my dissertation. Both this experience and my degree combined together will give me a great stepping stone into the industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great young team, continual fun and great atmosphere!

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

    • At the beginning of the internship I sat down with my supervisors and directors and we made a plan for my time on the scheme, i felt it was very well organised.

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

    • The company took time out to train me on certain projects or take me to professional development courses which i found very beneficial.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • I would love a job within this organisation!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes our socials are alot of fun!

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

    • The area in which we lived and worked (Mayfair, London), was abit expensive but we made it work, utlising deals and happy hours.

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

    • The nightclubs and bars within the area are world class.

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

    • There were many oppurunities to get invovled in acitivies outside of work including site visits, company lunches, and golf days.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

London

July 2012

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