Placement Year Review at The Royal Bank of Scotland Group

The Role

Role Description

Liaising with customers to arrange appointments to see their private banking manager, identifying quality appointment characteristics.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The challenge was appropriate

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It's still early in my placement so I cannot comment fairly. However, my team has welcomed me warmly

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

I don't feel I have been given a huge amount of guidance, but it is still early days

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Although I have only been in the role for a week, I have just started my
Own work, and am now finding I am fairly busy each day

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

As of yet, I haven't been given an area of responsibility but this may change in the coming months

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

The role I am in is important groundwork in acheiving my final career

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There is a brilliant atmosphere in the office - everyone is really friendly, and always asking after each other

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

There were a number of last minute changes and discoveries that threw me off

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

They are paying for a professional qualification, and I was offered a choice of two

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Financial Bonus
• Above 25 days holiday
• Healthcare/Dental
• Travel loan

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The company will help you find a job, and regular shadowing opportunities help foster an understanding of the roles

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Regular nights out!

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Good rental prices, depending on distance from centre

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Massive variety to suit everyone!!

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Nights out, themed nights.. Brilliant

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?

Do as much research as possible on the company, and - as corny as it may sound - be yourself!

Review 48/70 for The Royal Bank of Scotland Group

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