CIB Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Tough at times, but overall a great experience.

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

    • 6/10 I feel is very good, considering that I am only an intern.

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

    • Support in plentiful supply.

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

    • Neither bored, nor too busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • It is always difficult to assign responsibility to an intern. On this basis, I was pleased with the degree of responsibility assigned to me.

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

    • Although perhaps not directly in my studies, I feel that the skills developed, in presentation, communication, team-working and so on are all incredibly important.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very nice and relaxed atmosphere.

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

    • Good structure, especially as I was placed in 2 divisions, so I managed to experience a range of functions within the bank.

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

    • I really feel that RBS invests a lot into its interns and grads.

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • RBS, being a universal bank, offers great opportunities for future career developments.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I would say that everyone tended to get on well on the whole.

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

    • Good balance.

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

    • Average.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Nicely organised range of activities, e.g. Urban Golf.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2012

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