Spring Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Thoroughly interesting and insightful. Extensive networking opportunities and rotational work shadowing. Excellent balance of educational lectures and on the job experience.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Shadowing was not remotely patronising; although I lacked technical understanding, the graduates were very patient and clear. Fellow interns were all tremendously welcoming, and the HR staff were always informative, clear and positive.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Excellent support from HR throughout the week; clear timetable and information provided and various talks about the nature and culture of RBS. the shadowing was insightful and enjoyable, and the interview stage was relaxed.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Extremely. The first several days were intensive learning days, where we were informed about almost every aspect of the Group and its work. Day 3 was very long, albeit enjoyable, a 12 hour day starting at 7 including several work rotations. Day four was active although less intense, and day 5 was the assessment centre followed by CSR. There was rarely a spare minute (bar the much needed coffee and lunch breaks) which is exactly what i wanted from the week.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Little, apart from the final day, but that was not the aim of the week. Although we had tasks where we worked with others etc, it was largely a chance to observe and learn from others. CSR on the Friday, however, gave great responsibility in helping the children succeed.

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The skills and knowledge will help my transition into an internship seamless and the thorough knowledge of banking I have now gained should prove invaluable

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Vibrant and full of energy

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Comprehensive planning had clearly gone into every aspect of the week

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Many lectures and rotations to develop understanding as thoroughly as possible

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Next stop, the summer internship (hopefully!). The graduate scheme also looks ideal.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Excellent. many networking opportunities and RBS really fostered a good atmosphere between interns and other interns, as well as ensuring all senior staff were friendly and approachable.

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Given I had to pay for travel (as I live just within the M25), it was a fairly expensive week. But worth it.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Great final night with the grads!

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Final night and CSR provided yet further variety to the week.

    4/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2012


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