GBM Markets and Banking Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyable

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

    • Staff I had interactions with were always more than happy to give you their attention, they were all extremely helpful and open to any questions.

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

    • Hr staff always on hand if you had any questions or problems.

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

    • Lots of activities going on throughout the day giving a broad insight into the career.

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

    • Wasn't really expecting to be given any responsibility during an insight week, so this wasn't a suprise.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Went into the week with very limited knowledge of markets and economy, came out of it with a lot of new information, and useful tips on how to succeed in making it in this job sector.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great team spirit, with good humored banter

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • We knew where we were going at what specific times every day, very well organised.

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

    • Lots of talks from high up staff and lots of material that will be very useful in the future was provided.

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social events were organised on 2 of the 5 nights we were there, surprising how close a relationships were built over such a short space a time.

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

    • Accommodation was paid for and there was free drinks and food provided at the social events

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

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

    • Rbs set up voluntary work for us to undertake which was both enjoyable and rewarding at the same time!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

International

April 2012

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