Urban Designer Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Really helped to develop skills and provided valuable experience

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

    • Was able to work on live projects

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

    • I was given support when required but I was also left to complete work individually

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

    • Very busy work environment so there was also something to be getting on with

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

    • I was able to contribute a significant amount of work on projects which were submitted to clients

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

    • Every day I was able to develop and learn new skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Prime example of work hard, play hard!

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

    • Everything went smoothly and could not have asked for more from those providing support

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

    • I was given assistance in learning new software packages when required which is very valuable

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

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

    • I would like to pursue and opportunity with Savills in the near future

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of social, client and sports activities

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

    • More expensive than where I am currently located but student accommodation was available over the summer period locally

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

    • located near Oxford Street in Southampton

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

    • yes particularly in the way of sports and office drinks after work

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

September 2013

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