Assistant Rural Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Everyone made me feel welcome and I was given a variety of different things to do.

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

    • They trusted me to get on with work and valued my opinon on things.

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

    • Mostly, I was left to get on with things and I liked working things out myself - but there was always someone there who could help out if I got stuck.

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

    • Mostly well balanced work load. Always found something to do.

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

    • I was trusted to do important task and complete reports, write ups and give my opinion by myself.

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

    • The skills and experiences that I have gained will help me no end going forward into the last year of uni and into the job market.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very welcoming, everyone working hard - could be slightly stressful at times but mostly good.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Some confusion over dates before I started, but all sorted out.

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

    • Did tests and evaluation at the end to check how everything had gone. Good communication.

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

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

    • Would love to work with them. Will apply for graduate scheme and I think they would give me a good reference.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Office trip out to stately home in the first week. Also drinks events organised and charity events for employees to take part in.

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

    • Good

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

    • Good facilities.

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

    • Good, went out for lunches and dinner with collegues.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

July 2013

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