Minerals Team Apprentice Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Leeds
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Site Inspections, Valuations, Business Rates Work, Minerals Estate Management and Mineral Dispute Resolution.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Extremely pleasant work environment within a very social team and company
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Informal/formal writing skills
Improved Interpersonal Skills
Data Management
Sector Specific Knowledge
Improved Interpersonal Skills
Data Management
Sector Specific Knowledge
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Work within my team and more widely within the business is very good. I receive lots of training and advice from colleagues.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I get great support from my manager and there is great support available from HR if and when required
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Support is available however at times the means to getting this support can be rather convoluted
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification is a general qualification and allows me to build a foundation of knowledge providing context to aspects of my work. It will also allow greater career flexibility
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are plenty of networking events available
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Savills is a very nice company to work for. You are able to access a wide network of support from industry experts. In addition, you are able to enjoy the benefits of working for a large company whilst still getting the small team feel.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Assess the interviewers and see whether these are people you would enjoy working with as this is just as if not more important than the type of work itself
