Savills Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The whole experience was made enjoyable through a relaxed and stress free environment.

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

    • Savills really value their interns by giving them access to all types of employees. A lunch with the fee earners of the company makes you feel valued even though you are only a temporary worker.

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

    • We were each allocated to a recent graduate. These graduates were our mentors throughout the month and were very supportive throughout the whole process.

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

    • We were given enough tasks to fill our time yet still able to us or initiative during an free time.

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

    • We were allowed to delegate our tasks as we saw fit, as long as we stuck to the required deadlines.

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

    • As a non cognate student, the Savills Summer Scheme confirmed my interest in the property market. I was made to feel welcome and confident enough to complete the internship.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Due to the open office plan the atmosphere is always buzzing and exciting, especially when some big deals are made!

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

    • We were able to attend several departmental overviews throught the scheme as well as an offical Diane Eccles city tour.

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

    • The company invested a lot in each student. We were treated to lunches and even got to attend a live Savills auction!

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • We were given reat exposure to the graduate scheme through our mentors. They were able to answer any questions and seemed to be happy with their jobs!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were able to attend several networking events and countless social nights out! Also a graduate rounders game in Hyde park!

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

    • Working on Oxford Street does have its cons!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Working on Oxford Street also has its pros!

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

    • Work hard, play hard at Savills.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2014

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