Building Surveyor (intern) Review
by Savills
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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About You
4.6
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The Company
4.7
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Everything Else
4.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 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?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
- 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
The internship was excellent! I really enjoyed it.
I felt very valued - I had my own responsibility and followed some projects right from start to finish. I definitely feel as though i contributed to the group - particularly by the end I had certain tasks which I could do well and was asked to do a few times.
My team described what was required of me clearly, and over the course of the month I accumulated knowledge and required less guidance - I learnt how things should be done. Still, my team were approachable and kind, so I had a very good level of guidance.
Very much. I learnt loads of practical skills and picked up a lot of technical knowledge. The experience working in an office, and under Savills well-known name is invaluable.
The Company
Well-structured. Alongside the team-specific work, group activities such as tours, talks and presentations (not to mention socials) were organised for us. The graduates were also great in terms of making sure I always had something to do; for example. they asked around the office and got me involved with site visits, meetings etc.
Great atmosphere - very committed and hard-working, yet relaxed and fun office. Everyone very welcome.
The team and rec recruitment staff offered endless advice, and encuraged me to apply to the grad scheme.
Very much. I've learnt exactly what the job entails, spoken to others about their experience and gained first hand experience in the office environment which was new to me.
Very much. I had never had office experience before, I understand much more about businesses like this, and specifically about Savills, its culture of working hard-playing hard.
Everything Else
We were all paid a very reasonable wage compared to many internships.
Lots! Many socials were organised, as well as presentations with directors, and I had the chance to work closely with people at the top of their game - as well as the other interns!
These were great!
Yes, interns were included in sports, socials, eaving-dos and birthdays - I got a good feel for how life outside of work here is!
Definitely, anyone thinking about a career in property should do it - invaluable in terms of deciding whether its right for you.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Property Development, Logistics and Operations, Management Consulting, Market Research, Property Management, Commercial Law
London
August 2014
