Surveying Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed all aspects of my role. It was very inciteful with reference to real estate and in particular surveying. My jobs were interesting and also useful for professional development.

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

    • Extremely valued. I was introduced to all my team members and they each took the time to speak to me.

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

    • Help was always there. I wasn't 'molly cuddled' however, which was great and therefore I could add real value to the team.

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

    • Very busy, I was never bored and always had a project to do. I could essentially choose my work amount.

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

    • A lot. I was involved in the beginnings of a large project, which if I had not produced good work would have been a costly mistake.

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

    • All the skills I learnt were critical for real estate. Although they are unlikely to help me in my current degree, I intend to do a real estate masters which will prove very extension of the practical aspects I hav learnt. The skills will also be very helpful for personal ambitions.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was calm, busy and fun.

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

    • Very well organised - different activities at least weekly which were designed to make us feel welcomed and important.

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

    • They invested a lot of time into me which came at a financial cost for them.

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

    • 4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, I will apply for a grad role and hope to progress vertically in the firm structure.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was only one other intern in at the same time but it was nice to get to know them personally.

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

    • Very cheap considering center of birmingham.

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

    • Very busy! Drinks every day and plenty of bars.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, weekly sporting activities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Data Science, Legal/Law, Property Management

West Midlands

August 2014

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