Applicationhintsandtips
Applications
- Tell us why you want to work for Savills
- Show that you have done research about the Company
- Focus on the area of the business that you have applied to. Why does this department appeal to you?
- Go to careers fairs/events – meet as many people from the industry as possible
- Get work experience – this will help bulk out your CV and also show the employer that you are interested in the industry
- Showcase your personality
Interviews
- Know about Savills and our ethos, culture and expertise
- Commercial awareness and market knowledge is important – be up to date with current affairs and how this impacts the property world
- Show what you have learnt from your work experience
- Research competency based questions – give a range of examples
- Just be yourself, don’t hide behind a script
CV
- Keep it to 2 pages, and use a font big enough to see – we recommend arial, size 12
- You need to show some meaningful work experience
- Describe how you became interested in property
- Use it to sell yourself
- Pick out your strengths and personal characteristics
- Include extra-curricular activities
- Use a spell checker!
Covering Letter
- Tailor your letter to the role you are applying for
- Make sure you address it to the right person
- Keep it to 1 page and use clear concise language
- Highlight your reasons why you are interested in property and the specific area of property that you are applying to
Savills (UK) Ltd
At Savills we pride ourselves on offering the best possible experience from the day you receive your offer letter with us, through to the training programmes that support your career development.
Savills offers apprenticeship programmes in the following areas – Chartered Surveyor, Chartered Town Planner, Business Admin, Accounting and IT. Find out more now.