Operations Summer Analyst Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was great, fantastic company and I am very interested in starting a career here.

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

    • I got on well with everyone I worked with and being a part of the same team for the full 8 weeks ment that you could get to know everyone as much as possible.

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

    • Support was always there when needed and we also had a 'buddy' system with people in the business area we are in which was a great source of guidence when unsure of anything.

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

    • Levels of work fluctuated as with anything. Some times I was very busy and someytimes I had little to be getting on with. It was a pretty good balance though and most of you would not be bored.

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

    • I took on every task that was being done in my team, so felt very trusted and like I was actually making a difference to the daily business, but i was not running the show.

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

    • The knowledge i have gained about banking as a whole and RBC Capital Markets Ops specifically has been invaluable and I would not change it.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a friendly relaxing atmosphere which created a brilliant place to work....... but it is still an office and i wouldnt say the fun never stopped.

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

    • it was very well organised with team building projects and you join a specific area for the whole 8 weeks, so its really down to your manager how the rest is organised.

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

    • we had alot of one on one sessions with top people in the business area and with other departments to develope my understanding as much as possible

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • i would love to work for RBC and I feel i ahve done as much as i can to make that happen, but i dont know if i have the job yet.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • it was really good but there was no official socials organised by RBC which would have been helpful at the beginning

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

    • it was in london so very very expensive.....

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • it was in the centre of london so it was awesome but you dont go out that much as your working long hours

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

    • it depends on the people you work with and the sort of group of interns but at RBC it was really good this year

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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