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Summer Scheme Student Review

at Savills

Internship (1 Month+)

Property Management

London

Review Submitted: August 2023

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.3/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I assisted members of my team with their work, and had their tasks explained to me as they did them. This included a variety of things, like local market research, floor area calculations, written report work, reading/checking report documents, creating graphs and gathering comparables to make valuations. I also went on site visits to various properties to take measurements and carry out inspections. The recruitment team also organise departmental overviews for most days and networking events, which were a great way to socialise with the other interns and staff.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given the perfect amount of responsibility. Some of my work will be used in final reports, but my team ensured I hand done the task beforehand and was therefore capable. Where I had responsibility, I was encouraged to talk things through with them and ask questions. I never felt like I was under lots of pressure, but also felt like I was doing valuable work that was helping the team.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed lots of new skills, surrounding housing valuation, research and Excel. I have also improved my interpersonal skills, that have helped me to work in a team and network within the business. The summer scheme has also helped me develop my professionalism and adaptability, as I have had to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a lot of support from my team and the graduate team, who met with me for a mid-placement review to ensure I was ok. My team were so friendly and made me feel welcome. I was encouraged to ask questions and get involved in different tasks, without feeling like a burden.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I really enjoyed the company culture at Savills as my team were welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere in the office was friendly and sociable, with lots of discussion and collaboration around work.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed my internship to a great extent. I have learnt a lot, gained useful skills and networked with interns and staff.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Savills
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Savills
Definitely apply! There are lots of opportunities to get involved with Savills and they put a lot of effort into recruitment. The atmosphere is friendly and the work is well paid. It is such a big company that there is a department that will suit everyone. Be yourself in your application, don't worry if you don't have much experience, just show your enthusiasm, curiosity and willingness.
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