Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyable and exceeded expectations.

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

    • Very much so - great team to work with and always offered thanks / praise for a job well done.

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

    • My team were always there to offer advice when it was required.

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

    • Most days I was extremely busy and was never twiddling my thumbs.

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

    • More than the average internship.

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

    • It has been invaluable in gaining an understanding of the way the London markets operate.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Hard-working, focussed and driven whilst still having time for a chat and a joke.

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

    • Superbly well.

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

    • Put on some excellent departmental talks and seminars.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • The summer scheme has reaffirmed my desire to work for Savills.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns often had nights out / lunch together and there were frequent social events in the evening with colleagues.

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

    • It's Central London, so costs are high.

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

    • Great selection of bars, pubs and restaurants nearby.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes - graduate rounders in the park for instance.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

June 2013

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