Summer Intern Review
at Savills
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Engineering
London
Review Submitted: June 2024
Overall Rating
5 /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
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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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.
As an intern, I was involved in the regular duties of the office from day one. I started my internship with a basic knowledge of the sustainable design sector, and I was given the opportunity to check previous projects of the company to become more familiar with the sector. I also was provided with training for thermal modelling, and given the change to develop a database of projects cost in collaboration with other members of the team.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Before I joined the industry, my knowledge of the sustainable design sector was very basic. I did not know much about all the roles available and the possibilities to develop a career in sustainability within the real state sector. Now that I have finished my internship, I have better idea of the paths that I can follow in order to find a job in sustainability, and also, how to work towards accreditation to secure better employment opportunities in the future.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Surely developing my skills was a fundamental aspect of this internship. As a student, it can be daunting to take a first internship in industry. However, I was provided with comprehensive training on how to use EDSL Tas, which I believe will be very helpful in the future. Additionally, I learnt how to work in an office environment, and how to adapt to a hybrid style of work, which is becoming more popular these days. I am totally satisfied with my learning experience during this internship.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
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
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
If I had to define my Team with only one word, it would be "Diversity". From day one I realized the different backgrounds of the people working in the office, and everyone was very welcoming and open to talk about their experience at the company. Every other day, the team would also go out to share some time and drink something together, as well as taking walks and site visits to complement the experience. It was great to feel a welcoming atmosphere, it definitely made the settling process easier.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I can say that I enjoyed my experience to the maximum expression. I had never worked in an office before, and I was afraid that it would take me longer than usual to get settled and make myself familiar with the job. Contrary to my beliefs, I found myself going through activities that were very related to my interest for engineering and sustainability, which also fuelled my passion for the sector, to continue my career in the future.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
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
Do not feel afraid if your not sure about joining a real state company. There are plenty of different opportunities within the company, to fit a wide range of interest and backgrounds. I did not know much about my area of internship, and when I finished my summer placement, my understanding of the sector was completely broaden. You will never know what your real taste is unless you push yourself out there and give it a try. Working at Savills is an excellent way to figure out what career you really want to pursue.
