Global Markets Summer Analyst Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my internship. Worked with a great team.

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

    • Felt like my work was appreciated and added value.

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

    • Daily support and guidance from my manager. Worked together on a number of projects.

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

    • Generally very busy, only a few quite days. Nearly always had something valuable to be doing.

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

    • Was given responsibility for a number of daily/weekly tasks and also worked on new projects.

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

    • I am confident that the skills I have learnt will help me both in my final year at university and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere. People generally very approachable and friendly.

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

    • Well run. A number of events and training programs, all organised well.

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

    • A number of training events. Two day introduction session at the start, and a trading game that ran throughout the programme.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The bank is in a very stable position. One of the few firms still taking a number of graduates.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good social scene, after work drinks and lunches etc.

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

    • Expensive, but as you would expect in London. Sort your accomodation out early.

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

    • Great choice of bars and restaurants as you would expect in a major city.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Nothing specifically put on for interns, but plenty of stuff to do.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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