Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • 3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt like the work I was doing did help them out and it was appreciated.

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

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

    • Not busy enough but not constantly bored. It was difficult to know who to ask for more work.

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

    • Definitely not a photocopying and tea-making internship! I was only here for a month but was given important things to do from day one.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very sociable team. Not a quiet office at all.

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

    • Very organised. By running three summer schemes every year they have had a lot of practice!

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If you want to go into property I would say Savills is the company to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Every week there was a drinks event/rounders/grad party.

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

    • Ridiculously expesive but my wages did cover rent and transport with some left over.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Office is in a really good central location.

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

    • Not many that I was aware of.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Market Research, Property Management, Surveying

London

August 2013

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