Graduate Recruitment Officer Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am part of the Graduate recruitment team and focus in recruiting the London Surveying graduates. I am part of the wider HR team, but focus on Graduates only. I organise the entire recruitment process, including assessment centres to interviews, screening applications etc.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes I learn new skills daily and manage to relate them to my work. As my role is specialist, it is great to learn about the business model and HR in general. I take on more responsibility as my role grows, so am learning constantly.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme and as I feel as though it is manageable, but also I am learning a lot, which I hadn't yet thought about.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My manager is great at ensuring that I am on track and understand both my needs and that I am working towards the apprenticeship goals. Without the business support, in ensuring I have the time and resources, I would be unable to complete this.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

A lot. I am able to ask questions and have constant help. I am given the time I need and offered extra training etc. to support my learning.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Less support from the training provider. I am not always able to contact them and don't feel I know the people there as it is a distance learning course. However, I am fine in my work and able to pass assessments.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It definitely helps me in my role, giving me background of both businesses and the role of HR within the business. I am more knowledgeable about my function within the business and the impact I have. Being able to amend my role to be most effective.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes, probably daily across the business - I attend many that are relevant, but not all, due to how many there are. I am encouraged to attend these and tend to organise a lot of them due to my role.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is such a welcoming business. I have so many friends that I have made. The culture is so unique and very healthy working environment. It is a great business to work for.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?

Make sure you learn about the business. Be interested and speak to as many people as possible.