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Summer Scheme Student Review

at Savills

Internship (1 Month+)

Surveying

London

Review Submitted: July 2024

Overall Rating

4.5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
3.5/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - 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 worked in the Residential Valuation team based in the Finsbury office. I helped to value residential properties in and around London. Over the month the my experience consisted of gathering Comparable evidence, calling agents, helping write reports, site visits.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I feel like I was given responsibility from day one. As the internship went on I was given tasks that challenged me but I could get through.
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 definitely developed my communication skills along with my excel knowledge.
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 feel all the team were super supportive and HR were amazing too.
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?
Everyone is willing to help here, even a lot of the agents that I called are willing to help!
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
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 very much enjoyed my time at Savills and will be applying for the Grad scheme this year!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
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
To work hard, socialise with other teams, go out and get the experience that you want even if it isnt where you have been placed.
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