Insight programme - Building surveying Review

I really valued my week at Savills. I was made to feel welcome, and was involved as much as possible. All members of my team at Leeds were quick to explain what they were working on and offer me tasks to work on

I was always given work to do and involved in site visits and meetings. The only draw back was i was only there for a week, which didn't allow me to get as deeply involved in projects as I would have liked. However I felt staff made every effort to include me where possible.

I received a lot of guidance whenever I needed it during my insight. Everyone was happy to offer advice from their own personal experiences both in university and when starting out as a graduate. All Savills staff I met were happy to share and answer any questions I had.

As I've said everyone was happy to supply me with any answers to questions I had. I feel as though the insight week was valuable experience. I learnt a lot in terms of both technical knowledge and professional practices, my time there really broadened my understanding of the surveying profession.

There was a rough structure to my week, with various networking opportunities. However at times (often because staff were busy with their own work) I was left to look through documents and occupy myself.

The office atmosphere was relaxed and easy going in terms of talking to people and feeling able to ask questions. Everyone was very friendly and the balance between work and social seemed to work well.

As I was only there for a short time, the firm didn't really have a huge opportunity to invest in my training. Although I felt they did teach me as much as possible in the time, I was able to pick up a number of things while on placement. Including a valuable broad understanding of the business.

During my time there I was able to see exactly how everyone in my chosen pathway worked, getting a overview of their general working schedules, what type of pressure they were put under and what was needed to be successful in the firm. It has only encouraged me more to try to gain employment with Savills.

I was both told about and witnessed how the company operated.

It confirmed to me that I have chosen the correct pathway for myself, and has helped me to decide what side of that pathway I want to work on.

I was reimbursed travel expenses.

Yes I was taken on a company lunch with members of my team, to meetings and site visits.

Yes I was taken to lunches with colleagues and for drinks after work.

I was told about a number of opportunities available to play sports with the company down in London.

Yes definitely.