Summer Scheme Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement and the work I have undertaken in the last month. However, I felt there was little opportunity to get to know the team and ask them questions regarding their job, graduate schemes and APC.

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

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

    • During my placement I have been given full support and each task has been explained to me in great detail to ensure I understand what I need to do. Furthermore, I have always felt comfortable asking questions, particularly to people who I have worked most closely with over the last month.

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

    • I have been very busy during my placement which has gave me a great taste of how work life would be at Savills. I have thoroughly enjoy being busy and the work I have been undertaking has been very interesting.

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

    • I have been given a fair amount of responsibility to carry out work independently on a project for the director. I was also encouraged to get involved with a presentation to another Savills office which provided me a great opportunity to improve my presentation skills in a work environment.

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

    • The skills I have learnt during my placement will put me in good stead to begin my masters in September and my career beyond university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was very quite.

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

    • The placement was very well organised and I felt well informed for my first day.

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

    • The company have invested a considerable amount of time to help me develop my skills and knowledge which I have fully appreciated.

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

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

    • Future employment with Savills is very appealing and I intend to apply for there 2016 graduate scheme in the same department and office which I have spent the last month on my summer scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was limited social scene outside the working day, however I did attend a couple of social events which I thoroughly enjoyed.

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

    • 4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

July 2015

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