Front Office IT

by Royal Bank of Canada

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Experience was very enjoyable. Got very hands on with the business.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Was able to really contribute to the team and add something of use.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Regular meetings and guidance from manager and other members of senior staff. Gave honest advice always.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Good work load. Very rarely did I have nothing productive to do..

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Was given projects that would add real value to the team and would be used on a daily basis.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learnt some great programming skills including a new language.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • 4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised. Everything ran smoothly.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Very good introduction to financial markets in first two days. Run by external team from 7City Learning. Further 'lunch and learn' throughout the internship.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Growing firm. Will be hiring large numbers for the next few years.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Whilst not organised by the firm, there were regular drinks and meals out.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London prices. Fairly expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good nightlife, but expensive.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Afterwork drinks etc.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1-4 Months)

Banking - Investment, E-Business, Information Technology

Central London and City

August 2011

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