Internship Review at The Royal Bank of Scotland Group

The Role

Role Description

Inflation Trading.
Compilation of Daily reports, construction of spredsheets and pricing templates.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Brilliant Experience

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Somewhat isolated, purely of how the desk is organised

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Some members of the team were particularly supportive while others at times were somewhat distant.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Work came sporadically, I preferred being busy.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The projects I was given were useful for the team and myself.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Really appreciate everything I learnt while working

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Loved it

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Rotational structure at the start is somewhat hectic, but also good in the sense that you get to see every desk that relates to the division.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Somewhat

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I would personally love to work with RBS, the people there are fantastic.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Great atmosphere among the interns.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

London is not cheap

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good craic on the nights with the interns

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Princes trust challenge is great to get involved with.

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Review 41/70 for The Royal Bank of Scotland Group

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