Summer Scheme Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Great month experience giving invaluable insight into the firm and London work

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

    • Funding and Development department of Residential Development were a great team and made me feel very welcome and valued

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

    • Team gave good support and guidance with day to day activities and was always busy

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

    • Some days were quieter but there were good things to do every day

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

    • As much experience as was appropriate in the role

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

    • Great insight, experience and addition to the CV

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Hard work but the team made an effort to be fun

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

    • Everything was well organised and the timetable gave good guidance

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

    • Great experience and for the month great personal training and development

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

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

    • Would very much like a future job with Savills and will be applying to the next Graduate Scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good scene, met up for drinks and lunch etc

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

    • As expected similar to usual London prices

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

    • Good area for dinner lunch and pubs

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

    • Many opportunities were given through the scheme and Savills email

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

London

September 2013

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