Insight Week Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I very much enjoyed it.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I was doing tasks that my graduate would have done otherwise therefore I felt like a was truly able to contribute and was doing stuff that was useful and valued.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • People were always about to answer questions. Mentor was always there to give guidance. I never felt like I could not ask for help

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

    • Gave me a practical insight into the profession, something that can't always be learnt at uni. Learnt skills that I can use in aspects of my degree

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Not that well structured but that did not matter as there was always stuff to do and people to discuss things with. Its probably better not being completely structured

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • A very busy office but everyone was still very welcoming. Strong work ethos but that is good

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

    • Thoroughly answered any questions I had and taught me aspects of the job along the way through practical experience.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Got a sense of what it would be like as a graduate there and the kinds of tasks that are involved.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Yes, good understanding of the companies culture and how things work.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Reaffirmed the career path I was deciding on, learnt more about my interests. Made me more aware of the opportunities available.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travel expenses were all paid for.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes. A lunch with directors and then drinks after work with employees from across the business.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Great, good opportunity to speak to people outside the office where its more relaxed

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, socials are regularly held. Sports events etc are organised.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, I would recommend this insight to a friend. Very good experience

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

London

April 2014

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