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Retail Leasing Consultant Review

at Savills

Placement (10 Months+)

Property Management

London

Review Submitted: July 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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Working in the retail lease consultancy team my work primarily revolved around completing lease renewals, rent reviews and re-gear transactions. I was involved in the full cycle, meaning my daily tasks where varied; from gathering evidence, devaluing deals to negotiating with the agents on the other side and drafting HOTs.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was expected to manage my own work load ensuring everything was completed to a high standard.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Working in a high pressure environment has meant all my skills have been enhanced.
My problem solving, time management skills, creative thinking and leadership have all improved.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received constant support and guidance. Although I was expected to work independently if I had any queries or questions there was always some to help.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The atmosphere is great, there was a constant number of events and activities happening during my time at the company. There is a great inclusive culture here everyone is accepted for who they are.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the company and would highly recommend anyone to do so.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Savills
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Savills
I would suggest applying early making sure that your cover letter outlines why you want to come to the company and your CV is neat and organised.
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