Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it very much, it was a very fast paced month.

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

    • They made me feel very welcome.

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

    • A good amount from the graduates, and those I went to talk to.

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

    • Slightly bored, but I think that is the nature of the workload.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not too much, but again not much I could have done alone due to not being qualified and consultancy being important.

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

    • Office etiquette and Xcel skills will be invaluable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very jovial and relaxed.

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • The internship is paid despite summer scheme students being unqualified.

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

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

    • I definitely think they value their staff.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, relatively. There were organised events and some of us organised our own get-togethers.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very expensive- being Oxford Circus.

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

    • NA- didn't really experience.

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

    • Yes, emails were circulated to invite us.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

June 2015

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