GBM Banking Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my team at RBS.

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

    • Depends on the type of task given. If some tasks given feel like they add value to the overall big picture, then you feel more valued.

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

    • At the beginning people have a lot of time for you, and as you progress there is more time on your own once you have the skills.

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

    • Some days were really busy and others I did nothing.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Some tasks seemed like I was given more responsibility and other tasks were bottom of the rung tasks (which clearly have to be done by someone).

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

    • Powerpoint and excel skills can be transferred into most modern situations. Banking knowledge is very valuable for future opportunities

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Some desks are quieter than others (we did a rotation).

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Many events organised at certain times and reminders sent out to make sure you didn't forgot. We got given a booklet at the start with all the dates of events.

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

    • We had lunch and learns every Tuesday and Thursday to learn about relevant sectors. Also had talks from bosses.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • No idea how I've done.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Brilliant group of people.

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

    • Expensive.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of choices.

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

    • Tonnes of activities in London if you wanted to get involved

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2011

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