Summer Scheme placement Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Looked forward to coming into work, I learned a lot in my 4 weeks here, and would recommened anyone interested in going into property to apply to Savills summer scheme.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The team were very helpful and approachable. They were keen to give me tasks that would develop my understanding of the industry and company. I was giving a few roles in particular that were useful to colleaugues, and they were greatful when they were completed by me.

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

    • I was given a great deal of support and guidance by team, although there did not seem to be one manager/supervisor inparticular to report to, it was fine as the whole team were approachable and useful.

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

    • some days were most definitely quieter than others. Some days would have lots on, site visits and report write ups, others I had less to do, but that is to be expected. They tried to find me things to do whenever I had a quiet day.

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

    • I was given tasks, that had to be done by a certain time, to get paperwork sent off to clients, so in that respect I was given quite a bit, however, help was there if i needed it.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My time here helped me to understand which course to undertake after my degree, and I believe the skills I learnt will help me in the future, and on my CV of course!

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere, some days were quieter than others, but that is to be expected. Good balance of social and work

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • On my first day it was unclear who my go to contact was, however I soon felt settled in so this didn't really matter. The Savills HR team were really useful in organising forms and information both during and before the placement.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I feel like I gained a lot. Even just formal interaction with clients, something I hadnt had much experience of before, and will be useful in any industry.

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will definitely be applying in the near future

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes! I took part in Dragon Boat racing one friday, and a bus tour on another. Alongside meals and drinks out.

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

    • I stayed at home, so cheap. But Cambridge isn't cheap on the whole iI guess

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

    • Cambridge has good bars and pubs, but not clubs.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes!

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

East Midlands

June 2015

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