Intern Review
at Savills
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Property Management
London
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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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 was really good for giving an overview of the real estate industry. I learned about current developments, how to look for and analyse comparables, read through investment memorandums, and learned about the elements of an appraisal.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was an eye-opening experience. It taught me that real estate is a lot more than it seems as surface level, and that a lot of evaluation, analysis, and modelling goes into developing new property, and advising clients. I really enjoyed learning about the different sectors, and how they all interlink to provide excellent services.
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?
Daily use of Excel spreadsheets, also learning how to use a real estate perspective to look at and compare different residential properties, as well as basic finance skills, in looking at yield, purchase costs, etc.
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?
The atmosphere in the specific division that I worked in was really friendly and bubbly. Everyone is willing to provide support, and all members of the team are willing to sit down and talk about their experience, and give a personalised insight into their role in the company. It is definitely an environment I see myself working in in the future.
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?
It is one of the best work experiences that I've ever had the opportunity to do. I have always been able to learn new things, felt that my contributions were always taken into consideration, and made to feel included in the work environment. It was lovely to meet passionate individuals on the insight scheme, and graduates and workers with passion for what they do.
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
The top piece of advice I would give is to be willing to learn, and willing to reach out and speak to people at the company. You don't need to be an expert in real estate, just show that you are committed, and ready to take on any challenges or projects that you're given. Ask as many questions as possible! People are always ready to give answers.
