Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship, the knowledge I gained was invaluable and will help me through my studies.

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

    • I felt very valued, as they at times they even came to me for information and help.

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

    • I was given clear guidance and support. I was given clear instructions on tasks and felt like I could ask for help at any time if I needed it.

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

    • I was very busy from day 1. I was given intersting and meaningful tasks which is not often the case with most work experiences.

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

    • I believe 10/10 resposibilty is unlikey as at the end of the day I am not qulified, but I was given as much resposibilty as possible and I enojoyed the feeling.

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

    • The skills learnt will help me forever, but especially in finishing my degree. I was able to clearly see where I had gone wrong in my university work, and now feel able to accomplish all further work to a much higher standard.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was always fun and a great atmosphere, which created a good and relaxed working environment.

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

    • It was very well set up. I was meeted and greeted on day 1. Shown around the office and where I would work. They also organised for me to go out with them on several site visits.

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

    • They showed me as much as possible and tryed to teach me as much as posible.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would obviuosly love to work for savills and felt I have made some good connections. I can only hope that I will be accepted on the graduate scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were no other students.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • N/A

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

    • I imagine Oxford has a good nightlife but I did not part take as I was staying 30 minutes outside of Oxford.

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

    • There were opportunities but not that i could really get involved in as an intern, but as a member of staff I can see how many opportunities there are and how much fun it could be.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

South West

August 2013

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