Insight Review at The Royal Bank of Scotland Group

The Role

Role Description

Global Transaction Services

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very enjoyable

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Everyone was friendly

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There was support when needed

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The days were pretty full of activities

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Were not given a huge amount of respopnsability but it wasn't really appropriate for the training part.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

not really relevant for degree, but definatly helped in full time work in the bank.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Great atmosphere

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Well timetabled and organised

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Extremely well

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Not on the graduate scheme so very good indeed.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

yes very much so

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

high, but financed by the group.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

i thought it was good

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

yes

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?

i thought the whole program was very well put together and gave appropriate training for the job.

Review 47/70 for The Royal Bank of Scotland Group

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