Global Banking and Markets Internship Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I was given autonomy over my work and exposure to lots of different parts of the business.

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

    • Fantastic support from colleagues and was involved from day one in social activities and general office banter.

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

    • Could not have been better with senior management keep to give me more work if I needed it and made sure I was performing well on important projects.

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

    • Could manage my own time and no pressure to display "face-time."

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

    • Very lucky to be given important work and with the support and backing of my team.

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

    • I am a poorly organised person, Mum keeps telling me! But this internship made sure I came up to scratch with time management and prioritise my work which has helped me tremendously now back at Uni.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere as people had a good sense of humor.

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

    • Very well organised with a lot of effort put in by HR.

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

    • Very surprised by how much time and effort was put into training an intern. This made me accept the offer after the internship as this stood out among most other companies I have worked for. This training is continuous and excellent.

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

    • Sports and Social Club
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very fluid in their employment prospects, as they want you to be in the right job which suits you.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Depends how much you can take . . .

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

    • Quite expensive, however the company runs lots of quality networking events.

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

    • Pretty good and easy to get anywhere you like.

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

    • Yes, sports, random societies, a bit like Uni . . .

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2011

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