Intern Review

by Savills

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I very much enjoyed working at Savills. I worked in the Valuation team, which has a great feel to it. The internship was organised very well, with departmental overviews from most teams, networking events and organised events with other interns.

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

    • I felt that most of the team were very welcoming and happy to talk through any questions that I had.

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

    • My mentor was a fantastic help, constantly helping and watching over my work.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was kept busy up until 6 o'clock every day. I took on as many projects as I could. However, I was never put in a position where I was anxious about the work load.

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

    • I was in charge of several project files and my opinion on values was considered very seriously. I also had to sign off on some reports.

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

    • I am just finishing the masters at Brookes, so a lot of the things I had learned over the last year applied and made complete sense. It will certainly broaden my understanding of how to value property.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very positive within the team and company. The teams work very hard on a daily basis, but, they also have a good sense of humour

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

    • The administration of the internship was very efficient. I was contacted as soon as I had been given a spot on the Sociable Surveyors hybrid internship. We were able to get to know the other interns and meet new people in the company very easily.

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

    • The team tried to get me to attempt as many skills that they perform on a daily basis. I believe I have good grounding of the department and how it operates. I would also say that I am now competent in certain aspects of the job.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely like to work at Savills.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, the teams are constantly taking part in bonding exercises and often do things together after work.

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

    • The cost of living is expensive, however, the company pays well.

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

    • The pubs are very lively and the restaurants are a lot of fun in the West End area.

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

    • There were a couple of rounders evenings and many organised drinks.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2015

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