Summer Intern - Building Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The internship was great, being in London allowed myself to experience the wide varieties of property available in London and the defects and issues that arise from them. The company and the team were fantastic, giving me responsibilty from day one.

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

    • The team from day one encorporated me into everything that was ongoing at the time, I was involved in a variety of dilapidation projects, condition surveys and many other aspects of the building surveying world.

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

    • The management provided great support and guidance because if I required any help or incurred any problems they were able to help straight away.

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

    • The majority of days I was busy and the balance was great, there were some days where I didnt have as much work to do, however, there are bound to be busier days than others.

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

    • I was given the appropriate amount of responsibilty I beleive, as they didnt give me anything that I felt I wasnt competent to undertake and perform a good job.

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

    • Working in the office environment provides you with the social skills required to work effectively with your colleagues, therefore improving these skills will help through your life. Also putting into practice what you have learn at university into the building surveying profession allows you to learn and develop which again stands you in good stead for the future

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmoshpere, friendly and fun but hard working at the same time

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

    • Everything from the work balance to the events put on through the month was very well organised and efficiently run.

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

    • They provided departmental talks, which allowed you to gain information on various parts of the organisation.

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

    • Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is a great company and I would like to work for them in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Sports teams are available to join, which I participated in and it is a great way to get meet new graduates and interns throughout the company.

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

    • I was very lucky as I had a family relative living in the area, so in terms of living costs they were relatively cheap. however, if you were to rent, it would be more expensive but it is well worth contemplating working in London.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife was great.

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

    • Yes sports teams were present within the organisation in which anyone could participate in.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2013

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