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Summer Internship Review

at Savills

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

London

Review Submitted: August 2021

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Experience
4.3/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Involved reading valuation reports and following a similar structure and layout to replicate the same for different properties.
Time out of the office to inspect properties in advance of valuations.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was helpful to be in the office and have the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the many different reams within the business and the different roles which they play.
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?
Developed my attention to detail which is required when taking into account the number of factors which influence a valuation.
Market awareness when searching for and finding comparable properties.
Multi-tasking as was comparing multiple properties at the same time.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone within the office environment was extremely friendly and welcoming, showing that it has a very good atmosphere and general culture.
There was team drinks and events through the two weeks which showed their welcoming side and that it is not all about work.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I very much enjoyed the insight as it offered an opportunity to meet many people and understand part of what another team in the company does. The talks were very informative and from a wide array of business functions.
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 paid

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
Ensure you research the company and explain specifically why you want to work there, they in particular value their Savills culture so place extra emphasis on this.
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