Amy Campbell is a graduate rural surveyor with Savills, based in the Perth office. We discuss her role and how she ended up working with Savills.

Q. What is your background?

A. I come from a rural background, having grown up living and helping on a family farm. Following school, I went to university in Edinburgh to study Rural Business Management.

Q. How did you hear about Savills graduate scheme?

A. The university I attended hosted a careers day and invited Savills to give a presentation about the various employment opportunities they offer. This was the first time I became aware of a rural graduate scheme.

Q. What did the recruitment process entail?

A. After submitting an application, I was invited to attend the graduate assessment centre which involved a full day of participating in different activities. During this day, Savills provided all applicants with the opportunity to meet and network with people working for the company. The final stage involved an interview with some Savills directors working in the rural team.

Q. What does a day working at Savills look like for you?

A. Before I started working at Savills, I was told no two days would ever be the same and this couldn’t be more true! My role within estate management enables me to be involved with a huge variety of projects, covering all things land and property management. Savills encourages graduates to get out of the office and gain practical experience within their chosen property sector, and this has led to me visit some incredible places.

Q. What are your hopes for the future?

A. With support from the Savills graduate team and the structured training they offer, I am working towards sitting my APC exams with the aim of becoming a chartered rural surveyor.

Q. What would you say to someone applying to Savills?

A. It sounds silly to say, but just be yourself. It’s the people who make Savills such a great place to work.

Q. Do you have any final words or advice for someone looking at beginning graduate employment?

A. Beginning graduate employment is daunting, but my advice is to throw yourself into every opportunity you are offered. Exposing yourself to as many different scenarios and situations as possible will really boost both your personal and professional development.