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Savills

Summer Scheme Student Review

at Savills

Internship (1 Month+)

Surveying

London

Review Submitted: July 2025

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.
My days primarily revolved around off-site building launches in the morning, followed by preparing reports and managing availability/competition schedules. My day also involved in property viewings, guided tours, and finishings meetings throughout the day. The day-to-day tasks varied significantly from week to week, ensuring that no two weeks were ever the same. This dynamic environment made the internship both engaging and enjoyable.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given a significant level of responsibility during my internship. From the start, I was trusted with day-to-day tasks that directly supported the team’s reporting processes. These were not just basic intern duties—they mirrored the responsibilities handled by both the apprentice and graduate team members. Being thrown in at the deep end challenged me to quickly learn and adapt, which ultimately helped me grow in confidence and capability within a professional setting.
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?
during my internship I developed several key skills. I strengthened my communication skills through regular interactions with clients, contractors, and team members. I also became more adaptable, as the fast-paced and ever-changing nature of the work required me to quickly adjust to new tasks and priorities. Additionally, I enhanced my problem-solving abilities by addressing unexpected challenges on-site, and improved my time management skills while balancing multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
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?
The team were extremely supportive and vey much helped me during the internship.
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 company culture was welcoming, supportive, and highly collaborative. From day one, I felt included as part of the team, with colleagues always willing to offer guidance and share their knowledge. The atmosphere was fast-paced yet friendly, encouraging open communication and continuous learning.
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 very much enjoyed the internship and thought it was by far a great experience.
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
Have a passion for real estate and be very proactive when you get in. Throw yourself into everything.
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