Easter Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was a great opportunity to learn a lot more about the industry and meet lots of like minded people.

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

    • The graduates with whom we did our rotations we're very accommodating and engaging.

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

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

    • It was an extremely busy, but rewarding week, couldn't recommend it enough.

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • There was never a point in the day where you weren't supposed to be doing anything, and so there was no hanging about.

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

    • Considering I only did an easter week, I was surprised as to how much time they invested in us. Impressive!

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

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

    • I will definitely be considering RBS as a future firm to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • On the final day we had end of internship drinks, which was a great opportunity to really talk to people in a much more relaxed environment.

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

    • London is always quite expensive, but lot's of things were laid on by RBS.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We participated in a corporate social responsibility task, which involved helping to build a log wall in a local park, It was a lot of fun, and definitely worth getting outside in the fresh air for a bit.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Information Technology

London

April 2012

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