Insight Programme Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • Considering it was simply am insight week, shadowing a graduate, I was exposed to many different aspects of the job. My graduate put a lot if thought and effort into the responsibilities he gave me, the tasks I undertook, and the projects I went to visit.

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

    • The entire Savills office, not just the people within my department were really friendly and approachable. I met lots of different people over the course of the week.

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

    • THe directors within my team took the time to sit down with me and go through the job role and aspects of the job they were currently working on.

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

    • As a non-cognate, it was a great insight but there are still many aspects of real estate that I need to explore and skills I need to build upon.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The presentations throughout the week were very helpful, unfortunately I could not attend them all.

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

    • Very positive atmosphere from the other students on the programme and the Savills employees generally. A great atmosphere in the Savills Margaret street office!

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

    • As a non-cognate, it was a brilliant insight but I didn't really get the chance to develop a deep understanding. But I can understand that that would require a lot of time from the firm.

    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?

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

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

    • There are still other paths within real estate that I want to explore but it has definitely made me realise I want a career in the property industry.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

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

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

    • I always find a buffet lunch difficult for networking.

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

    • I understand there are activities available, e.g. a Savills hockey team, but I am not aware of the extent of the activities on offer.

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

London

April 2014

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