Insight Student Review
at Savills
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Property Management
Cambridge
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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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.
We were lucky enough to attend various talks from different departments. We also had a Q and A sessions with both current graduate student and directors. As part of the programme we were assigned into groups of 10 where we had to present to the rest of the students and Savills employees.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very interesting and somewhat comforting to see the emphasis that Savills place on recruiting graduate students, supporting them through sitting the APC and ultimately becoming an instrumental part of the team.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have definitely become more commercially aware, it has been extremely informative hearing research and information from people who are actively involved within the industry. I have also developed my networking skills by being able to ask the employees questions directly and connect with them on Linkedin.
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?
The company culture and atmosphere was very welcoming and all of the departments and directors took a genuine interest in the students. The insight has made Savills come across as a fantastic place to start a career in property.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thoroughly enjoyed the insight and it has really made me want to pursue a career in property. Given that the insight was virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions, I think the team did a fantastic job to make it worthwhile. I really felt like I got something out of the placement.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
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
Just to be honest in regards to your application and go for it. The company are really diverse and inclusive so regardless of your previous experiences and qualifications I am sure that everyone will be made to feel important and will definitely benefit from the experience.
