Summer Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my time at Savills and would definately encourage others to apply.

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

    • All of the colleagues I worked closely with were friendly, helpful and made me feel like a part of their team.

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

    • I received a great level of support, particularly from the Graduate Surveyor who oversaw my day to day working.

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

    • I think I was given a perfect balance of work, I was fully occupied throughout the day, but not overwhelmed.

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

    • I was impressed by the level of responsibility I was given during the Summer Scheme, I felt that I was assigned important tasks that contributed to large team projects.

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

    • I think the skills I have developed during my time at Savills will serve me well when I return to University to study for a property related masters conversion course.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • All the staff at Savills were friendly and approachable. Everyone was very committed to their work.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I felt the Summer Scheme was well organised and structed. From day one the team I was assigned to had work for me to complete. The links to the Graduate Recruitment Team were also good, which I was impressed with as I was in a regional office.

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

    • I was given the opportunity to take part in some interesting tasks and got the chance to visit sites etc.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I will definately be looking to apply for the Savills Graduate Scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • During a part of my placement, there was another student on work experience. We spent some time together at lunch etc.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Nottingham is a reasonably priced city.

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

    • I did not really have the opportunity to experience the nightlife.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I attended a party with clients and a staff lunch.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

East Midlands

August 2014

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