Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • There was a good variety of work and I learned a lot. My colleagues were very friendly which made the placement enjoyable. There were opportunities for social activities after work which was very beneficial.

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

    • Everyone made me feel welcome and gave me feedback on my work.

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

    • Everyone answered my questions and I had an appraisal which was very useful.

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

    • I had a good level of work throughout and was never lacking for something to do.

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

    • Other members relied on the information I gae them to be correct.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I will use the skills I learned for my job in October.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good working environment with occasional breaks.

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

    • Got a lot of information from the central HR team and they organised it really well.

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

    • I was encouraged to attend a range of meetings, seminars and social events to assist in my personal development.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I had a job with them before I did the placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I went to many evening events with my colleagues after work. I also attended a team activity day which was a lot of fun.

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

    • Oxford is expensive to live in.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Range of pubs and bars.

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

    • There was a softball competition during one evening. There was a young planners seminar on the green belt which was very informative. There was also a networking event with some other young professionals.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

South East

June 2014

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