Commercial Auctions Summer Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I greatly enjoyed my placement and learnt a great deal about the department's work. I also learnt about the company as a whole and working life in general.

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

    • This varied between colleagues as some did not become involved in assigning me tasks.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Support and guidance readily given upon asking and briefings offered.

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

    • Often had to ask for tasks to stay busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I felt I was given a good amount of responsibility and was asked to complete a variety of tasks that would otherwise need doing by another team member. My work was then reviewed and advice given if needed.

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

    • This training was very relevant for my career opportunities and gave me a greater awareness of the market that I will soon be working in.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • I enjoyed the organised talks and social events but felt the department had not planned my role to a great extent.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social gatherings were sometimes difficult due to placements students commuting from a wide area.

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

    • 2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Did not get to know the area well.

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

    • Opportunities to become involved in graduate events, e.g. sports.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2010

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