Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • enjoyed the challenges and the opportunity to learn from intelligent and patient colleagues

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

    • appreciated the opportunity to contribute to real work/deals being done

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

    • appreciated the patience and availability of resources provided to me, which ensured I progressed quickly and was not stuck at any problems for too long.

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

    • equally spaced work, with the flexibility to pace myself and explore any ideas that I encountered

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

    • very high responsibility given especially to my own work and project as I had to be sure that my methodology was clear and results were accurate.

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

    • technical skills, industry-specific knowledge that I would otherwise not encounter in the typical school life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • friendly and nice colleagues to talk to and ask quetsions. cooperative atmosphere with an emphasis on good and efficient teamwork.

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

    • structured and efficient organisation of events and work involvement

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

    • skills training, diversity inclusion, networking sessions with different groups of people

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • friendly and cooperative atmosphere makes working here very appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes, a tight knitted community

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

    • quite expensive in the City

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

    • due to many pubs nearby

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

    • yes, especially for CSR

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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