Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The people were really friendly and the work was very interesting. It was a difficult transition from uni life to working long days every week.

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

    • I was given as many tasks as possible which would contribute to real projects. I was also included in all team events while I was here.

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

    • My line managers were fantastic in supporting me and clarifying anything I didn't understand.

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

    • Between the group internship project and my day-to-day work I was kept very busy during the ten weeks.

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

    • Most tasks I carried out were for other, more senior team members but the work I did do was solely down to my own efforts.

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

    • I've learnt so much about the banking sector whilst working here and that will be extremely valuable when I start work full-time.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very relaxed and there was good banter between the team. It helped having the olympics on during the summer which gave the place a chilled out feel.

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

    • Very well organised, the grad recruitment team kept in contact throughout the internship setting up opportunities for the whole group.

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

    • There was a training week provided at the start of the internship and several spotlight sessions to maintain that learning throughout the ten weeks.

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

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

    • After working here for ten weeks I feel that I would be very happy to work here full time.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were lots of after work events for both the interns and within the team I worked in.

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

    • It is an expensive area to live in! However, there are loads of places to go out and do things.

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

    • Loads of bars/clubs all around

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

    • Opportunities in both the team and as a group of interns

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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