Summer Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Working at Savills was a fantastic experience and thoroughly enjoyable due to the friendly and supportive people based in the Manchester office. This was an absolutely fantastic experience and I would recommend this to any determined and aspirational individuals.

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

    • I was provided with assistance and mentorship from day one at Savills through one to one appraisals and general support when assisting with client projects,

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

    • I was provided with full support and assistance with any issues I had during my time at Savills.

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

    • I was provided with a schedule for most of my days and also provided with additional work that I could be doing when I was not working on a core task.

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

    • The blend of experiences provided me with situations where I had to use my own initiative (i.e. measuring a office), and times where I had to take a step back and learn from the professionals (i.e. sitting in on client meetings). Overall the balance of responsibility was very well measured.

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

    • The training I received will certainly help me beyond my degree in securing a graduate job.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was generally friendly but colleagues were also professional when they needed to focus on their projects,

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

    • Very well organised in my first week, however towards the end of the internship the organisation did tail off to some extent,

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

    • I was able to attend CPD sessions to build up and prepare of my APC

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Very appealing, Savills is a company which prides themselves on being the 'best', with a wealth of progression and global opportunities.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social scene was ok, nothing too spectacular.

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

    • Cost of living was very reasonable as I live in the area, a variety of local cafe's, bar's and restaurant provide affordable daily food as well as nice meals when you have the time to enjoy your food!

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

    • I experienced to 'nightlife' during my placement,

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there was 5-a-side football and the odd dinner after work.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Financial Management, Property Management, Science, Surveying

North West

June 2015

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