Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • A great insight to see what it would be like to work at Savills, top placement compared to any previous experiences

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

    • I felt part of the team because they accepted me, and got me involved with their work and their socials

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

    • If I ever struggled, support was alwasy available

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

    • fairly busy

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

    • calling tenants to arrange inspections or revaluation inspections

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

    • my confidence has grown especially for working at a firm like savills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • great vibe and a great team spirit within the firm and department

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

    • Fantastic!

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

    • They invested in their time to make our experience as best as possible

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

    • 4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will be applying in October for the graduate scheme at Savills

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone of the summer scheme and graduates were very good fun and it was nice meeting a few new friends

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

    • Living in London you expect to pay more than in the country

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • After work on a thursday or Friday either the department of summer scheme students were always up for a drink before going home

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Trying to get involved with the Savills hockey team

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Management Consulting, Marketing, Sales

London

June 2014

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