Easter Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed working the long hours and getting a chance to see how an investment bank is run.

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

    • As an easter intern, you are extremely junior. Most people don't know who you are. However your line managers and mentors are usually very helpful when they give you some time.

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

    • They dont have an awful lot of time for you. Your kinda all for yourself.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I usually had stuff to do. If I didnt I had to read through loads of journals. It was quite intense.

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

    • Quite a lot. I had to step up to the plate and deliver presentations twice within the two weeks.

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

    • I learnt an awful lot about the business and the credit markets. I still remember this stuff to the date was very useful in understanding the cause of the credit crunch.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was good team ethic but most people were worried as there jobs were on the line due to the credit crunch.

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

    • Very well organised program. Throughly enjoyable.

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

    • We were given two days of training and regular networking lunches. This was very useful to learn.

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

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good pay. Good opportunities.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good. I enjoyed this side a lot.

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

    • Expensives as its the City and London.

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

    • 0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sports teams e.g rugby and cricket on the weekend. Chances to be involved in charity events etc.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

August 2009

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