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Sustainability Insight Student Review

at Savills

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Environmental Science, Property Management

London

Review Submitted: March 2022

Overall Rating

4.9 /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
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Networking with recent graduates, team members and directors to gain an insight into life at Savills - skills required and company culture, the transition post-university, and career progression potential.
Tasks within the team, including building reports and doing wider analysis - developing skills in working with data programs and compiling information.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Learning about Savills has been a really enjoyable experience, my mentor and members of the team have been really approachable and willing to discuss their roles and career paths.
Furthermore, in being allowed to carry out tasks actually done in the role, I have learned first-hand the requirements, themes and day-to-day activities done.
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 definitely, having seen the work behind client-facing reports for the first time, I have grown to appreciate the work in translating complex data into readable and understandable reports.
Having helped in some of this myself, I have developed my skills in concentration and focus of data - while gaining skills in data management and comprehension.
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?
Incredibly friendly, with approachable team members who seem more than happy to introduce us to their roles and careers.
The general atmosphere is really open, helped by the open-plan office structure.
Directors and team members have spoken about how talent and effort is genuinely appreciated and rewarded through career progress - the culture seems inclusive and appreciative.
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?
The insight has been a really enjoyable experience, answering all my questions about Savills and the industry, while giving me experience of a team-workplace environment, where I was welcomed and included at all stages.
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
4/5
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills
Be creative and confident. In the long run, get as much experience as possible in Savills and the industry as this is highly appreciated.
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