Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Savills and was given a wide variety of engaging work that taught about many of the different business functions and client work that Savills undertake.

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

    • Overall, most people have been very welcoming and after a week or two really feel like a part of the team.

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

    • Regular meetings with my supervisor/HR to check work loads and variety along with general welfare whilst at Savills.

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

    • After the first week I have been able to build relationships with most of the team memebers which has resulted in a great deal of work meaning I have felt fairly stretched but pleased to be engaged with interesting work.

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

    • In took a while to gain peoples trust although after a few weeks here I have been entrusted with a few important calls and been used in client work which really counts!

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

    • Great mix of peolple/real estate skills can be taken from the experience

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Busy, lots going one!

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

    • HR have ensured all organisation and support was seamless

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

    • On this front I feel that perhaps I could have been out the office a little more although colleagues have spent time with me which has been invaluable

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • WIll hopefully be applying in a few weeks time

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of social events were hosted

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

    • Very expensive - its London

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

    • Always something going on

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

    • Went on an excellent evening to the Hurlingham Club

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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