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Summer Scheme Review

at Savills

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Surveying

Southampton

Review Submitted: August 2022

Overall Rating

4.5 /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 Experience
4.3/5 - Skills Development
4.3/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - 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.
On a day-to-day basis I would help assisted my team with development or valuation work. This included finding and confirming comps, completing site overviews, residual valuations, site inspections and general office work.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Very interesting and insightful. I also think it is very useful to know before you apply for jobs and that Savills do an excellent job of this during the zoom calls.
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 learnt how to be more efficient with my time and workload and learnt some tips and tricks when doing certain type of work to help save time.
I would say i have developed my network and socializing skills during my time with Savills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I found Savills had a great culture to be in and it would be a really appealing atmosphere to work in.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
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 really enjoyed my insight it and would highly recommend the insight to others.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid and 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
Make sure your CV and covering letter is as good as it can be as this will get you through the door eg to the interview stage. If you successfully make it to the interview stage I would suggest you research the company, ask friends and family for tips/practice and be confident and enthusiastic during the interview.
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