Summer Analyst
by Royal Bank of Canada
Best Student Employer
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Rating
4.3/5
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The Role
4.1
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The Company
4.4
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The Culture
4.4
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Amazing program for interns. A lot of opportunities to learn about your department, the firm and the industry.
5/5
It took a week to find my feet but after the initial week I was doing the same tasks as everyone else.
4/5
The managers were laid back and let you get on with you work.
4/5
Work ranged from being really busy on one day to sometimes not having as much to do.
4/5
After my initial week I was doing the same work as everyone else.
5/5
Great additional training is provided. Plenty of business speaker series events and it's very easy to gain appointments with senior MD's in other departments to ask them questions.
4/5
The Company
There was a decent balance. Sometimes everyone is quite laid back and at other times they'll be working and wouldn't want to be disturbed.
4/5
Very well set up. Plenty of opportunities to work with other inters via the projects that are set up for the interns to complete.
5/5
Bought in plenty of external companies to teach us about the markets.
5/5
Subsidised Canteen
Company Parties/Events
4/5
A very laid back culture and very good hours.
5/5
The Culture
Plenty of bars to go to with fellow interns.
5/5
London is quite expensive.
4/5
Amazing.
5/5
Providing that you organise activities with other interns, yes.
4/5
Details
Internship (1-4 Months)
Central London and City
August 2012
