Building Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • I felt welcomed and always had work to do, I feel lucky to have been taken on a number of site visits.

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

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

    • I was assigned a mentor within my team and the HR department were always in regular contact too.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I always knew when I was attending a site visit and events such as my placement appraisal and Fee Earners Lunch.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and out of my team of 8, I worked with all members, as well as socialising outside of work once a week through drinks.

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

    • 5/5
  • 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?

    • I felt like one of the team and worked with all members, showing me great diversity and getting involved with real life projects.

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

    • Throughout my team I felt like a fullt time employee, being involved with the emails, work and social events.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was also reimbursed for lunches and drinks on site visits, my only expenses were travel to and from work.

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

    • I was invited to a lunch within the company as well as drinks with employees on a numkber of occasions.

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

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

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

    • Experience is vital and eveyone was incredibly friendly, I was very welcome and saw so much more than expected.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Surveying

West Midlands

July 2014

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