Summer Scheme Student Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • My internship at Savills has been by far my most enjoyable and valuable placement. I have gained an insight into the business and wish to continue my career here at Savills in some shape or form.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My colleagues made me feel valued and an important part of the team. I was included in all aspects of the business including site visits, creating documents for clients, liaising with contractors and attending meetings. I was also invited to several social events outside the office environment. Most importantly I was trusted and given independence to get the experience I wanted.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My whole team, from my mentor to my director, provided me with guidance and support throughout. This included the flexibility to allow me to pursue other avenues within the organisation and meet with other teams in other offices.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Despite being informed that my month had been a relatively quiet one in terms of business, I still had loads of work to do. Such work was varied, interesting and engaging. When the day would begin to wind down at 4pm, I would then complete some individual work such as my summer goals.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • During my placement I was trusted to work independently. My team would usually give me work to complete that would take a couple of days. Additionally I was also trusted to travel to various client meetings and sites independently.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Having studied BA Geography at university, I learnt a complete new skill set and bank of terminology whilst on my placement. Although Geography and Building Surveying may have different terms, the basic underpinnings are similar and I was able to draw upon my UG degree whilst on placement

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The office environment was friendly and my colleagues were approachable.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Unlike other internships I have done with other companies, everything was well organised. My computer worked from day one and I was paid on time. Moreover meetings with the HR team were well advertised and organised and I was aware of where I had to be and for what time.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The most notable personal training I received was being able to use AutoCAD. This was key for me and one of the main things I wanted to get out of my placement! Once I got the basics, I was then assigned tasks using AutoCAD.

    3/5

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

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I hope to continue to work for Savills within Residential Research. Thanks to the summer scheme I was able to arrange meetings with Lucian Cook, Sophie Chick and Susan Emmett.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • On my first day Savills arranged for all the placement students to have lunch in town together. This was excellent as it allowed me to make some great new friends. We then had lunch weekly whilst on placement. The social scene amongst my colleagues was identical - I went to lunch with them on several occasions, to a cricket match and for a few post-work drinks.

    5/5

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

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Having studied in Southampton for three years I was fortunate enough and knew my way around the city. There was plenty to do and I visited clubs and bars that I hadn't visited as a student. Socialising as a professional has shown me a completely different side of Southampton.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • I was invited to watch a Hampshire cricket match on my first week. A second opportunity would have been great!

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

July 2015


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