Internship Review at RBS GBM Banking

The Role

Role Description

Variety of duties ranging in duration. Short term included business analytics, economic analysis on micro and macro scales and data input. Long term duties/tasks included a presentation to staff on the area I worked and tasks I was given (this was towards the end of the internship and we were given ample time to prepare). My main long term project was effectively data pooling of products traded into a single master sheet for ease of access accross the business to key information.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Flat management structure, constant stream of work so not sitting around bored

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Great staff, approachable (at the right time) and happy to teach

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Support there if needed and monitored throughout

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I had enough to do without it being completely overwhealming. Deadlines were sensible, and help was there if I was struggling.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

The work given was utilised by staff as an end result but I am not sure how much value it added.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Helped give real life application to academic work, and discovered learning not always involves note taking

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

exciting given market volatility

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

constant contact with hr, vast amount on offer to gain an overview of the buesiness. well managed and organised.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

In both money and time, the firm invests a lot to help you get on.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Appealing but decision not been made yet.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

like minded individuals active in keeping in touch and enjoying the social side of work.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Generally expensive for lunch/breakfast but subsidised canteen. Drinks are ridiculously expensive, but it is the city.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Big Thursday nights

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Mainly sport e.g. 5 aside football

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Highly reccommended. Do not just take newspapers views of financial firms at face value as the culture differs vastly.

Review 83/83 for RBS GBM Banking

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