Summer Scheme Planner Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • 4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Working in a team ranging from Directors to Graduates meant that I was appreciated from people who have also come through the system.

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

    • Approachable and happy to help, I always felt that if I wanted some advice I could just ask.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Varied across the placement but at times I was left researching the company.

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

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

    • I feel that the information and experiences at the company are transferrable for when I start my graduate job later this year.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Jovial and friendly it was a pleasure to be part of and I had fun whilst gaining some valuable experience.

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

    • Perhaps not as structured as other offices would have been.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was able to attend conferences and site visits which were massively beneficial to me. The company were always willing to encourage me to develop and attend company days/activities.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Definitely will be applying for the Graduate Scheme or would be interested in returning to the company in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Only a few in the regional office but was able to socialise with them after work on occasions.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reasonable.

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

    • Only visited pubs occasionally.

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

    • Was included on Leaving Drinks nights and other activities such as a five aside football tournament.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

June 2013

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