Female Insight Week - commercial and private banking Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    3.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Very enjoyable insight, and also learnt a lot. Very accommodating with travel and hotel.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The employees that I met genuinely seemed to want to take the time to talk to me. Organisation was not always very good, which can give the impression that you are not a priority.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • There was always someone on hand to answer any questions throughout the week.

    4/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The first day was especially good for learning skills, and the job shadowing taught me a lot about commercial banking, which would be helpful in an internship / job.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Programme was well structured with a one day introduction, one and a half day jo showing, afternoon with current graduates, and then an assessment centre at the end. As previously mentioned, organisation was not always very good.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere amongst participant and facilitating staff.

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

    • The first day introduction had sessions on lots of different topics which was good. Being able to talk to employees in relatively senior positions was also amazing.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Defiantly helpful to talk to grads and employees, but shadowing them (instead of just talking to them) would have been even more beneficial.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Lots of sessions about RBS striving for an agile, inclusive and forward thinking workplace.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Definitely helped me better understand what commercial banking is all about, helping shape my future choices.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travel and accommodation was pre booked and paid for by RBS. We could claim breakfast and lunch expenses some days (when not provided), and dinner every day.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Shadowing and talking to grads allowed for networking and meeting employees, but relatively limited (no larger networking session)

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Not really many - had a session with some of the current grads, but no organised drinks / social events.

    2/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • They had different support groups and some sports teams, as well as offering courses, talks etc.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Would recommend to anyone that has an interest in commercial banking or RBS.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Banking

London

April 2019

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