Sandwich Placement Student Review
at Savills
Placement (10 Months+)
Surveying
London
Review Submitted: September 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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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 multiple surveyors across the RISE team. This included chasing arrears, dealing with BM/ RFM or tenant issues/ enquiries. It also entailed raising new WF's to upload on the system whether that was a new lease WF, a rent review or just a general utility recharge. My role also involved producing Service Charge Budget Reports, Quarterly Reports and Reconciliation Reports.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
During my placement, I was not exposed to talking to clients. I only ever communicated with people internally e.g. Surveyors, Building Managers and RFMs. However, I was given projects where it was solely my input and I would present this to the relevant Director. Therefore, I believe I was given responsibility in some aspects but not all.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I believe that as a result of my job role I have enhanced my skill of critical thinking/ problem solving. As many of the Directors I worked with were always busy with calls etc, sometimes I would be in a situation where I would have to critically think and make informed decisions by myself (within reason). I also believe that my networking skills have improved since being at Savills.
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?
There was lots of support around me. Everyone was always happy to help whenever I had questions. I never felt like any question was a silly question.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
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?
There were lots of socials and events that went on throughout my placement year. I never missed one because they were always very fun. Everyone was super friendly and keen to socialise with each other.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I loved it. I wish I could re-do the year. I have made some amazing connections within Savills that wish to stay in touch with in the future!
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
1. Know the company well. Do your research.
2. Always smile. A smile goes a long way.
3. Be friendly to other candidates and not too overbearing.
4. Come prepared with lots of questions.
2. Always smile. A smile goes a long way.
3. Be friendly to other candidates and not too overbearing.
4. Come prepared with lots of questions.
