RBS-Commercial & Private Banking Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The internship is well organized. The people have been very helpful in ensuring my proper induction in the workplace. The work is interesting and stimulating.

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

    • My colleagues are always keen on giving me helpful advice and feedback.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager is always available when I need her. Additionally she always gives me feedback when she feels that it would result in me improving.

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

    • Some days I am very busy but most days are balanced.

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

    • I was given responsibility a fair amount of times.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I do not feel that the skills I acquired are very relevant to my degree but I certainly believe that I have learnt a great deal about the financial sector but also I have acquired very crucial skills (i.e. networking skills) that will shape me as a competitive employee.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Excellent atmosphere. Friendly, Fun, Professional but also Relaxed. Loved the culture.

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

    • Very good organisation of the internship.

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

    • I felt valued at work and I felt people cared about my personal and career development.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Interns are encouraged to perform well so at to secure a place in the graduate programme which is very appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good vibe and atmosphere between the interns. I actually made very good friends with them.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost of living was huge. London prices are insurmountable.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Apart from going to the pub with work colleagues, nightlife was poor to non-existent I would say.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was a great deal of social activities organised by my employer.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2018

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