Global Client Data Service Summer Intern Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Everyday was a new challenge and something to look forward to.

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

    • All my colleagues were welcoming and made me feel a part of the team

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

    • Support and guidance was always available

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

    • With workload and intern projects running there was always something to do.

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

    • I found myself doing the same work as some of my colleagues which gives a sense of self worth

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

    • These skills are priceless and will help me forever

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a balance of work and play

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

    • Some things took a while to get, such as login information for company sites... Overall all was good

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

    • The academy scheme means there is a lot of investment going on, which is great

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

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

    • Being on the academy scheme puts me in a great position to get a job, but everything has to be worked for.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Coming from sixth form/colleges we all started on the same wavelength which was a good thing.

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

    • As expected in the city things are abit more expensive, so a balance is needed as well as money management.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • With bars around, nightlife can be good with the right crowd

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

    • There were a bit difficult to find

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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