Building Surveying Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • the communication before about what i was going to get up to was invaluable.

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

    • Was surprised and pleased with the jobs they got me involved in, rather than the traditional making tea!

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

    • was with a mentor at all times, so any questions about the career, graduate scheme, or the programme itself were always answered.

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

    • previous to the week, i had a very limited idea of how to enter the profession and the best routes in which to do so

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • the majority of the time to which i was there was organised so i could gain the widest experience possible of the week,

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The offices had a cohesive fun and hardworking atmosphere which meant it was never dull.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • throughout and afterwards they offered the ability and advertised their internships and graduate programs.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Spending time with a number of the graduates in the office gave me the nest insight into what working for the company would be like.

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

    • The meet and great lunches and after work drinks aided this further

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Following a typical week outlined what i want and dont want from my carrer

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • only for travel, had to pay for hotel and food costs

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

    • a lunch and afterwork drinks

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Small in size and arranged at relatively short notice

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • this seemed a big part of the firm

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South West

April 2013

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