Summer Scheme Student - Food & Farming Department Review

Item: Summer Scheme Student - Food & Farming Department at Savills
Rating: 3.6
Author: Anonymous

at Savills

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Winchester

Review Submitted: August 2021

Overall Rating

3.6 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Experience

3.3/5 - Skills Development

4.3/5 - Company Culture

2.5/5 - Overall Experience

2/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

Working alongside farm consultants. Main tasks were to use 'The Land App' software to map BPS areas of farms. Also had the opportunity to go on a few farm visits to analyse what countryside stewardship options could be incorporated at the farm to enable farmers to receive a grant. Lots of focus on countryside stewardship at present due to BPS being phased out and being replaced by the ELMS scheme.

What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

It was interesting - I didn't know how big the company was and how many different areas it covers.

Please rate how insightful you found the insight

5/5

How would you rate the structure of the insight

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes - learnt how to use 'The Land App' software, learnt how to communicate with staff at all levels (expected to work closely alongside directors), and gained an insight into all of the departments within Savills via regular Teams Departmental Overviews.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

3/5

How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?

4/5

How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?

3/5

Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development

3/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight

5/5

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

All of the staff at Savills are extremely helpful and take the time to work closely with you and teach you small aspects of the role. The company culture is definitely to recruit hard working, confident individuals who can provide the best possible service to customers.