Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Flat management structure, constant stream of work so not sitting around bored

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

    • Great staff, approachable (at the right time) and happy to teach

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

    • Support there if needed and monitored throughout

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

    • I had enough to do without it being completely overwhealming. Deadlines were sensible, and help was there if I was struggling.

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

    • The work given was utilised by staff as an end result but I am not sure how much value it added.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Helped give real life application to academic work, and discovered learning not always involves note taking

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • exciting given market volatility

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

    • constant contact with hr, vast amount on offer to gain an overview of the buesiness. well managed and organised.

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

    • In both money and time, the firm invests a lot to help you get on.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Appealing but decision not been made yet.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • like minded individuals active in keeping in touch and enjoying the social side of work.

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

    • Generally expensive for lunch/breakfast but subsidised canteen. Drinks are ridiculously expensive, but it is the city.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Big Thursday nights

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

    • Mainly sport e.g. 5 aside football

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Actuary, Investment Banking, Economics

International

August 2011

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