Summer Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement. As I was on rotation, I managed to gain an insight into several different teams and the varied workload that they are involved in on a daily basis.

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

    • The staff were very friendly and approachable. They appreciated the work you completed for them and tried to make sure you felt like part of the team.

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

    • Throughout my time with Savills, the staff were very welcoming and happy to help in any way they could. Questions were encouraged, no matter how small.

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

    • My workload varied every day. However, the team always made sure that I had work to get on with.

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

    • As I was on rotation during my placement, the level of responsibility I was given varied in each team. Despite this, each team ensured I had an appropriate level of work.

    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 practical insight into the industry has given me a solid foundation which I can build upon throughout my studies and future career. I believe the skills that I have developed during the placement will be of great assistance in doing so.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • The staff spent the time to explain different routes I could take after my studies, particularly in relation to the APC.

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 4/5
  • 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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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

July 2015

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