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Summer Student Student Review

at Savills

Internship (1 Month+)

Surveying

London

Review Submitted: August 2024

Overall Rating

4.4 /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
4.5/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - 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 was tasked with completing valuation reports, which largely involved identifying and analysing comparables. I conducted agent calls to ask for valuation advice and attended many inspections across London throughout the month. There were also departmental overview talks for the interns throughout the month as well as a few networking events.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes I was tasked with completing agent calls from the first day and interacting with clients on inspections. I also completed valuation reports largely on my own.
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 developed my communication skills, particularly over the phone through agent calls. I have developed upon my analytical skills, learning to weigh up differing factors to determine the best comparables.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
4/5
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?
The whole team were very helpful and answered all my questions. My graduate mentor was constantly checking up on me and always very happy to help with everything and explain things. The careers team were also very helpful and checked up on us throughout.
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?
The Finsbury Circus office has a much quieter atmosphere than the Margret Street Office and is not as social. There was a friendly atmosphere in my team, but quiet as lots of people on annual leave.
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?
4/5
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 the responsibility I was given and although challenging, I found the work interesting and felt I was doing meaningful tasks. I enjoyed being taken on inspections across London, which was also a good opportunity to get to know my team members.
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
The application process is very competitive, so be well prepared and conduct research into the company and real estate trends. Ask lots of questions to everyone you meet.
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