Internship Review at The Royal Bank of Scotland Group

The Role

Role Description

Learning about the markets and do analysis

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was quite organized and the buddy system was executed well

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

People were quite friendly and were keen to answer my questions

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

They took interest in my progress and making sure I was working rather then spending time studying

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Was working on 2 or 3 things at the same time and was busy but not that it required late nite outs or weekend work

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Was working on live deals and the presentations made were presented to client

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Excel knowledge helped a lot

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There was at least 1 party during the week

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The rotations were planned out, my place of work was known and there was enough training at the start to get started in the internship. There were reviews which also helped a lot

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I think just for my internship the investment was very good in training and development. Had bloomberg terminals too

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There was some networking or fun event for us during the course of internship

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There were pubs just close to the place where we stayed

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Not many during the internship except attending seminars and events

Review 45/70 for The Royal Bank of Scotland Group

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