Global Markets Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • It was certainly a 'work hard, play hard' mentality. You were expected to be in at 7am promptly and would none-stop throughout the day under pressure. This strongly appealed to me as I was prepared for it and knew it was necessary to fully add value and learn throught my experience.

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

    • Different desks had different expectations of you and uses. One of my desks treated me like another member of the family whereas another treated as though I was the junior team member they had to speak to.

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

    • If you wanted feedback, you had to go and ask for it. If you were terrible some desks would tell you, some wouldn't. Up to you to find out and improve.

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

    • Incredibly busy constantly.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given the nature of the industry I was in, there was little to no responsibility that could hoenstly be given to me.

    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 true meaning of working hard, professionalism, how to navigate your way around the dichotonomy of the workplace will be invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Depending on the economy and the pressure/imminent news it would chagne on an hourly basis.

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

    • Well set up.

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

    • 1 week of training at the beginning where we were given basic training, however after this time it was very much onus on you to learn and seek help.

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

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

    • Not specific to the firm, but very difficult indeed,

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Mixed groups of people pursuing interests, a lot of clubbing of course, but also more relaxed groups too. Football on Saturday's was great!

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

    • Mixed, it could be expensive, you just had to be a little careful with your money/where you went for lunch.

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

    • Not too often given working hours, but average.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Most outside work activities were organised between interns, almost nothing by the bank.

    1/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2011

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