Portfolio Valuation Summer Scheme Student Review
at Savills
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Surveying
London
Review Submitted: August 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
My day-to-day tasks included: attending site visits, market research, covenant strength checks, filling out valuation reports, uploading INCAS reports, finding comparables, calling agents, checking tenancy and allocation schedules, attending team meeting in person and via teams, attending departmental overview zooms.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It's very useful and inspiring to understand how Savills functions as a company, more specifically the valuations team. There are many roles within the company that I was not aware of before and what is required to take part in these roles. This is very useful as it gives me the ability to decide how to navigate my career further depending on what roles I would like to partake in.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have developed the skill of finding comparable evidence by learning to navigate new websites and filling in valuation reports.
I have learnt how to use tenancy and allocation schedules, how to conduct a site visit/inspection, check covenant strengths, how to read and upload INCAS reports, how to use internal databases (SQUID) and how to conduct a call to agents.
I have learnt how to use tenancy and allocation schedules, how to conduct a site visit/inspection, check covenant strengths, how to read and upload INCAS reports, how to use internal databases (SQUID) and how to conduct a call to agents.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I am able to ask questions and someone will always give me a detailed yet understandable answer. The atmosphere of the office is very friendly but also hard working and diligent.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed the insight very much as I learned a lot, it gave me clarity on how to progress in my career and I felt very comfortable in the office.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Savills
5/5
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills
I would suggest to not be afraid to ask question and get involved or ask for work as this is the best way to learn. Someone will always be willing to help you so it's best to voice any queries. It's helpful to write down your tasks as a record for what you have learnt/achieved and it will also guide you for further projects.
