Corporate Banking Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    2.6
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • The work was enjoyable, however, being there for a limited period of time meant that I couldn't get fully involved with the ongoing deals.

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

    • My colleagues initally made me very welcome and actively got me involved in what work I could do, but as the internship went on, this was no longer the case.

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

    • Management always supported me and answered my questions to the best of their ability.

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

    • As mentioned, the short time scale meant that I couldn't be fully involved and so there was little work for me to do.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Little responsibility was given due to the temporary and junior nature of my position.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The training was excellent and will certainly be useful for my future banking career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a relaxed atmosphere where everyone enjoyed each other's company.

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

    • Pre-internship organisation was poor with a lot of changes to the program and limited information. During the internship, this improved.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A lot of training was given for specific products as well as general financial analysis training at the start of the internship.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The organisation is very reputable and I am happy to take up the job offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A lot of social events were organised for us, as well as interns organising their own independently.

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

    • As I was in a regional office, socialising was limited, however, I often travelled into London for the social events.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • As above.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Some opportunities were available, but was limited due to the short-term nature of my placement.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2011

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