RBWM Intern Review

Very interactive and dynamic workplace. The projects that I was involved in were challenging and I really felt like I was contributing to the business as a whole.

I was welcomed instantly and integrated into the team so quickly. They were treating me like I was more than just an intern, and listened to any points I may have had.

They were very approachable with regards to queries I had and were very attentive when helping me through an issue. They also gave me the chance to develop skills on my own and gave me a fair amount of creative licence on my projects.

I was kept busy with not only my projects, but also the charity events and networking opportunities to ensure I was learning throughout my entire time there.

I was given the chance to really prove myself and make valuable contributions to the business as a whole, whether it was participating in meetings or introducing new procedures and ideas in the branch.

The skills I picked up are easily transferable because they mainly helped me organise and prioritise my workload, network with a range of different stakeholders and improve man-management.

Extremely friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the office. Thoroughly enjoyed coming to work, knowing I would learn a great deal but also enjoy the company of the team I was in.

Definitely kept busy from start to finish and the charity work certainly adds to this. Plenty of activities, work-related or otherwise to not only give me a well-rounded working experience, but also a fun one. It is a programme structured in a way that really gets the most out of you.

A lot of the skills I picked up were during the working day, but there are also external days in which I learned about the company’s core values and how to work within them. This taught me how to adjust what I was previously doing in order to ensure I was working in total cohesion with the bank.

It is the perfect place for one to develop their skills, but also a solid work ethic. It is an employer that will provide the opportunity for an employee to push themselves and progress, as long as the drive is there.

The social aspect of the role was exciting and it gave me a fantastic opportunity to meet a great group of people. I am still friends with many of them and look forward to seeing them again

Central London is always going to be an expensive area to live and work, although it is an exciting place to have a career. I was lucky to be in student accommodation. Most of my colleagues live outside of London and travel in, which made socialising with my team outisde of office hours very difficult.

Very good nightlife but expensive.

The charity fundraisers provided an excellent opportunity for my colleagues and I to meet up, with a range of activities set up by the various groups of interns. In particular, the pub quizzes, raffle and football were very good.