Building Surveying Internship Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

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

    • Constant verbal feedback aided this

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

    • On a number of days there was confusion on work being given so guidence lacked then

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

    • Work ranged, but that reflects the actual job in hand

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

    • A good level of work i was able to complete to a high standard without it being dull and repetitve

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Decided i would like to enter this career path definitely

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • Not everyone knew about my placement in the team so for the first couple of days it was unorganised

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

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

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

    • Hope to get a job in the future

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The office was mainly middle aged and above so the social scene was lacking

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

    • I was commuting long hours so meant if there was a possibility i wouldn't have been able to

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A good number of after work and office drinks were put on

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

September 2013

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