Graduate Surveyor shadowing Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was great to be able to get stuck in and be able to help the graduates we were put with. It was a great insight of the surveying industry and I learned a lot

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The team were fantastic and valued the work I did for them and acknowledged it. It was good to be able to do some of their work as it took some of the workload off them, rather than me being a burden to them.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • There was always someone on hand that was happy to help out.

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

    • It was well worth taking the time to be in the environment. I found the industry specific advice invaluable. We saw people from all levels at the company, so saw what was needed in 5 years time and 30 years time.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We had talks from directors and networking opportunities were available throughout the week.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • All Savills staff were fantastic, it was a really interesting placement and I never felt out of place.

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

    • The team went out of their way to make sure I had something to do, and that I was able to get out of the office and see what the surveyors did day to day. They took a genuine interest in my situation and gave me some really sound advice.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • I was with the team all the time. From the working bit, to the social side and lunch times. This gave me a view of the atmosphere at Savills.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I was able to see the company ethos through the different seminars we had. Also I saw the day to day culture in shadowing my graduate.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It cemented my decision to study real estate and try to go on to be an surveyor

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was reimbursed travel. It may have been good to be reimbursed other expenses for the week as I had to stay in London.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • We had networking drinks and social time at Lunches.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Really helpful. A little awkward at first, but the staff helped us get into the swing by the end of the week.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • RICS sevens and 11 a side football seem to be choice activities for graduates.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Week really well spent.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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