Town Planning Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.3
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was a very good experience.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Extremely, senior directors were willing to devote time to you. Mentor was always looking for things for me to do and taking care of me.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • There was guidance, but I thought that if there was a suggestion, it would be to attach the candidate to the associate even more. For example: If the associate was doing something important, he/she could call over the candidate to explain why he/she was doing it and teach him about the topic. There could have been room for guidance, having said that, my mentor marked my work and gave me feedback on numerous occasions which was great.

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

    • Greatly, directly transferable which is helpful.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was some organised events, but apart from that, it was all improvisation. But for me, this didn't matter because all the associates would be aware of the candidates in the office so there would always be opportunities to learn and go to site visits etc.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • An very hard working office to say the least, but it was always positive. In terms of the collaboration between the other candidates on the insight programme, there was little (i assume because in the southampton office we all applied for different jobs). But perhaps, group working with the other candidates might be a good idea?

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

    • A de-brief with Stephanie was a good example of that, also, associates always wanted to teach you things which was good!

    5/5
  • 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?

    • A week is a short amount of time, but I would say i have a better idea of Savills and it's business model.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Again, I was there for a week, but I do have a better idea.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I believe that I will get part of my expenses paid - up to £100.00

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • This was excellent, always trying to engage you with other employees.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very good.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • No, not many. Apart from the rugby.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, to anyone who wants to find out about Savills and the property industry.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

April 2015

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