Finance Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.0
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Wasn't really given much work to do, it was very ad-hoc. When tasks were given they were alot of the time simple excel tasks

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

    • Some colleagues were very friendly and supportive and gave feedback on work that I did.

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

    • Was not given much support by manager. Was away on two weeks annual leave during the 10 week internship and never really gave time in his schedule for me.

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • When I had work to do I was busy but there was times when I was doing nothing all day and as I wasn't very experienced there was really any jobs they could give me.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given one major task I was responsible for but after that was completed I had no work to do.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The excel skills have been very useful and I also learn more about what the finance function actually does.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was quite quiet people just got on with there jobs

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship was well set up by the graduate team. Various different sessions were organised and from Induction to ending was a well organised process.

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

    • Opportunities to learn and do courses were given the company provides various different sessions for interns to attend

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

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

    • Future employment with the company is appealing when talking to other interns based in other finance divisions

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We used to go out every Friday as a group

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

    • Central London so very expensive

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Options are endless in Central London

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

    • If you wanted to there were things for you to get involved with

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2012

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