Spring Week Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my week greatly and made a lot of friends that i still keep contact with.

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

    • Other interns are all in the same situation as you! Really nice to be with like minded people with similar goals to yourself.

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

    • Everyone at the firm is always keen to help- never feel scared to ask a question. Very friendly environment. HR department are always at hand for any issues you have.

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

    • Time was never wasted. the days were full of useful events that were very enjoyable

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

    • As an intern, not given much responsibility but work shadow sessions are a great experience

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The interview prep and communication skills has helped me daily. Networking events help you to be formal and remain professional

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • on different floors of the firm it was always different dependent on the success of the desk

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

    • Time was never wasted and each session was always interactive and useful to us

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

    • They helped you individually when needed and gave good feed back to the week and areas for improvement

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Have an offer for summer internship

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • At the end of the week we were all invited to drinks at a local pub. very social atmosphere.

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

    • i was living in my uni halls, but others were given accommodation for the week

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

    • Central london has a great nightlife

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

    • RBS work alongside schools and other companies, had opportunity to take part during the week

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

September 2012

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