Cash and Self Services Intern - Analysis and Business Solutions (ABS) Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic work life balance, no operating on a face time way of working, but valuing you based on deliverables

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

    • Very valued, at no point did I feel a burden, I was always just another member of the team

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

    • My LM was always available, however not particularly pro-active. It worked very well though, I got on with lots of work, and he was always around to help if I needed

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • As busy as I wanted to be, there was always work to pick up, but you could always push something back if you had to manage your priorities

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

    • Was given full responsibility on several projects and presented to my LMs LM on several occasions

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

    • While I didn't learn much I would say are applicable to my degree, I learnt a whole host of skills to help me work in an office environment and create those interpersonal links that are so important

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Surprisingly relaxed, everyone was very friendly. Everyone worked very quickly, without being rushed and hurried.

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

    • Conversion from the spring week was a very confusing process with not a lot of communication, however once on the internship, this greatly improved

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

    • A great deal of time was spent making sure I was learning and progressing properly.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very, everyone seems to really enjoy their work in the firm

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes and no, It was good, but not much was organised by the company for us, so it was a bit difficult to meet people

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very expensive, but as a student at Imperial, not out of the ordinatry

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

    • It's central London, it was as expected.

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

    • Not particularly on a regular basis, but did do a full day for a CSR charity challenge

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Business Management

London

August 2017

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