Summer Intern Review
at Savills
Internship (1 Month+)
Surveying
Birmingham
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 Role
5/5
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Skills Development
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.
My role is to assist the team with any of their on going projects. Despite being in a smaller team, they work on a wide variety of tasks which means that every day is different. Generally, I will check my emails and see what tasks have been allocated for me that day. My tasks range from writing out reports to building excel spreadsheets with market comparables. I have also attended site visits and property inspections alongside my graduate mentor as well as directors on the team.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was in charge of compiling reports, drafting letters and researching relevant information for on going projects. Whilst these may not be the most important tasks in the world, as an intern I felt like I was allocated the correct amount of responsibility for my position.
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?
Having the opportunity to gain real life experience in the office is invaluable. It has allowed me to develop my communication skills as well as my computer skills.
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?
My graduate mentor was absolutely fantastic, I cannot fault him. Before I had even arrived He reached out to me to ensure that I understood what to expect on my first day. He always ensured that I was occupied with something and took the time to help me with my CV and my Linkedln page. I was able to go on a site visit with him which was a fantastic opportunity for me to gain further insight into the role of a surveyor.
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?
Savills is a fantastic firm that has a welcoming and accepting culture. Everyone in the firm takes the time to speak with you and help you in any way that they can. The atmosphere in the office is very friendly and relaxed.
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 really enjoyed my summer internship with Savills. It was a fantastic opportunity for me to gain insight in the dynamic field of real estate and ultimately it has helped me decide that it is what I want to do when I graduate.
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
Research Savills and the team you will be in when you apply to Savills, it goes a long way. Practice your interview skills and most importantly be yourself!
