RBS Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The placement was enjoyable and well structured to benefit from exposure to the sector

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

    • My team were extremely friendly and we got on very well, they provided great help when I needed feedback on my reports.

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

    • My manager sat opposite me so I was constantly in direct contact and could go to them if I needed any support or guidance.

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

    • The work load was stressful and expected but there was plenty of time for socialising in and out of the work environment.

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

    • I was left to complete projects on my own a lot to do my own research which helped develop me to work independently and not constantly askl for guidance.

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

    • The programme was structured to enhance technical and logical knowledge so these aspects were great

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a high pressurised environment, which required a lot of give and take generally most people were friendly but some were constantly devoted to their work.

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

    • The organisation and structure was immaculate. It ran seamlessly with no diversions from the set out schedule provided.

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

    • The firm invested a great deal of resources providing us with course packs and relevant learning platforms to aid our knowledge

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

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

    • I was offered an assessment centre in order to interview further for the graduate programme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns were all up for the work hard, play hard ethos, so it was not only a work placement but made many friends in the process.

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

    • Extremely expensive going to bars and clubs spending in excess of £50 for a good night out.

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

    • Loads of different activities and events going on constantly and the vibe of central London is amazing

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

    • I'm sure there were I didn't manage to get involved with any of the activities as it was quite a short placement.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

November 2012

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