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Spring Insight Programme Intern Review

at Savills

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

London

Review Submitted: March 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 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Company Culture
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.
We had departmental overviews of different departments in Savills and an insight into the roles each person plays in the company. We had networking events with graduates and directors. In the Valuation department, we looked at reports and created documents detailing the assumptions in the reports, in addition to looking at a COI letter. We also created comparable schedules for different properties.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I found it helpful to talk to so many people from multiple departments, as I learned about many new roles which I had not heard of or considered before in terms of career development. Having been located in one department but connecting with people from other departments was a good insight into how the business operates as a whole.
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?
I have gained confidence when networking with so many people across the company. I also learned industry specific skills, for example learning how to complete inspection forms, learning new industry-specific terminology with the Confirmation of Instruction Letter, and how this letter is constructed. I also learned how to complete and what to include in a comparable schedule, in terms of valuation using the comparables method.
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?
Savills has such a pleasant atmosphere and I have found that everyone I have spoken to has been welcoming and friendly. Everyone working at Savills made me feel comfortable straight away and made the experience really enjoyable.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
3/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed the insight a lot. I feel as if I have learned a lot despite being here a short time, and had a good insight into how Savills operates and what kind of pathways I could take into the industry. Connecting with the other students and graduates felt like a good opportunity and everyone was really enthusiastic in terms of answering any questions we had.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed 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
Research the company before you apply so you have something to talk about in your CV or application and make it specific to Savills. Also, make the most of the time you have at Savills and talk to and connect with as many people as you can.
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