Business Analyst - Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed my internship. I am currently on week 6 of 10 and I feel like I have been given such a breadth of opportunities. There have been such a range of things that I have been able to get involved in, inside and outside of my team. I really think I've gained a lot of transferrable skills through this placement.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My Line Manager is really supportive of me and wants me to be successful, and my team have been so generous with their time, and have been patient in explaining things to me if I don't at first understand. I feel really valued by them and in turn value them.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I feel 100% supported by my manager. She's asked me several times if there's anything she can do to support me that she's not already doing, and she put a day-to-day manager in place for when she is out of the office so I always have a point of contact in the team.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I feel really busy everyday, which is why the last six weeks have gone so quickly. I have had the opportunity to get involved with different projects and sit in on various meetings so my calendar can be very full at times. That said, I have also been given the time and space to work on my independent project on which I will be evaluated.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I feel I have been given quite a bit of responsibility during my placement. In my second week I attended a meeting on behalf of my manager which involved engaging with senior colleagues so I felt that was a great opportunity. I have also been able to contribute to various projects and I always feel that my opinions are listened to.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I genuinely think all the skills I have developed here are extremely transferrable and applicable to any career. I particularly think I have boosted my people skills, which is useful for my studies and later graduate job. The training I have received has really helped me with my confidence and business acumen and I will definitely take that forward into my career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • I really like the office - it is colourful and there's a little buzz of conversation, it has lovely views and big windows so a lot of light. There is definitely a feeling of separation between teams but I am happy to talk with my team and the other interns I have connected with.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well organised. We were told in advance what business area we would be working in, as well as who our line manager would be. My line manager contacted me before the start of the placement to get to know me and answer any questions I had which was really helpful.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I feel that anything I wanted to get involved in, whether it was another project or a seminar or training activity, my team were very on board with me doing that. My manager really encouraged me to get the most out of this placement and take as many opportunities as I can.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I don't yet know if I will be given a graduate offer, but I will be told on the last day of my placement. I would be very keen to take the job if it were offered to me, as I have really enjoyed the internship and love the culture and environment here.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • I have made a lot of friends that are interns. Everyone is really lovely and friendly and keen to socialise which is great. It helps that a lot of people have had to temporarily relocate for this job, which means they don't know anyone and are eager to make friends.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • It definitely isn't as expensive as living in London, but it isn't particularly cheap either - although it is possible to find really good deals for dining out/drinks etc. The cost of living is extremely expensive here for the month of August because of the fringe festival - my accommodation costs 700/week in August.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The nightlife is good here, there are a lot of options in Edinburgh for different things to do - from bars to restaurants to clubs. There's a lot of choice which is nice and I have had a good night when going out. It will be particularly good when the fringe festival is on.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were so many opportunities to get involved with different events. I joined the gym, a netball summer league, and have done a lot of activities with friends and fellow interns outside of work. This has really made a good work life balance.

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

July 2018


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