Development Services Affordable Housing Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The managers and graduate recruitment team were all very approachable and helpful

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

    • Much of my work was added to official reports and gratitude for my help often expressed

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

    • Various department staff offerred me much advice about different career paths in the industry

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

    • Sometimes I had to wait a while before being given a task or had to ask for one several times, and at other times was very busy and often worked after contracted hours, but this is representative of a real working environment!

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

    • More than I expected, which was good.

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

    • Learned a lot about the planning process, and urban planning policy and proposals

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere, sociable.

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

    • Both working and social aspects well organised

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

    • Took time to teach me new skills

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

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

    • Would love to work for Savills

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots to do - pub quiz, evening drinks, sports.

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

    • Mayfair is expensive!

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

    • Was nice to go to the bars and pubs with everyone after work

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sports events

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2010

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