Summer Scheme Student Review
at Savills
Internship (1 Month+)
Surveying
West End
Review Submitted: August 2024
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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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.
Day-to-day role typically varies, often comprised of site visits and completing a variety of work set by the team. Work can vary from excel cash flows to developing fee schedules, or building decks for client pitches for example.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Throughout the internship, the team were welcoming and trusted me to work on projects that needed attention. As time goes on, you are able to take on more responsibility as you understand the tasks at hand.
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?
This internship has enabled me to build upon my critical analysis, regularly having to evaluate the viability of sites for clients, and in turn further develop my excel skills. Also, the emphasis placed on networking with colleagues has helped create lasting connections and build confidence within an office environment.
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?
4/5
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
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
With my team being in everyday, it was really helpful to be able to chat and ask questions when I needed help. Also guiding us as interns, HR provided regular check ins and organised great meetings and networking sessions with other people in the business.
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?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
A welcoming and friendly environment, where you are encouraged to get involved and meet as many people as you can. From a graduate to senior level, everyone is willing to talk, give advice or help answer any questions you might have.
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?
It was a great opportunity to try a new part of the sector that I hadn't previously explored, and meet lots of people in the business. I'm thankful to have been given a place on the scheme, and it was a great taster of what it's like to work at Savills.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
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
Be friendly, knowledgeable and open to tackling new challenges with open arms. Every day is different, so try showcase your willingness to learn and adapt to new environments.
