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Insight Student Review

at Savills

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

London

Review Submitted: March 2021

Overall Rating

3.5 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Experience
3.8/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - Company Culture
3.5/5 - Overall Experience
3/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The insight programme was made up of employees with in the company giving talks on their job roles with in Savills. Furthermore, graduates gave a talk on Savills' graduate scheme and their experience in participating in that process. There was group exercise that involved a presentation at the end of the course, presented by the students to a panel of directors
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I found it quite interesting of all the different career paths a graduate can go through.
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 learnt new public speaking skills and how to work with with people to reach an objectives. Furthermore, I have learnt the various division that are sat with in the company and a broad overview of what each division does.
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?
2/5
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
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture seemed to be very friendly and gave quite a comfortable feeling when I was participating in the programme.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
1/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed the programme as much as I could, given the virtual nature of the programme. I really enjoyed working with a group of people on the group exercise
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
3/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid or reimbursed expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at Savills
3/5
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills
When applying for this programme, I would suggest that applicants should show there passion for property and think about the questions more deeply, providing in depth knowledge.
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