Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    2.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed learning through the simulations but the desk rotations were a bit dull, though they did provide good insight into the different roles that each desk did.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • They made an effort to include us and everyone we met was really nice. On the downside we didn't have that much contact with people above graduate level compared with other insight weeks where MDs or partners took charge.

    3/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • The support was really good. They were happy to answer any question and if we didn't understand something go back over it again.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Perhaps not so much in my degree and given the fact that it was only a week long we didn't have time to develop that many skills. However, the simulations were really interesting and the interviews/ presentation were really good practice for the future.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Exceptionally well organised.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Quite good fun. The interns and graduates were all really nice. The desk rotations were perhaps the only dull part.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The first two days of talks and simulations demonstrated that RBS was making a conscious effort to aid our development. The only downside was the lack of contact with people beyond graduates.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • I now know far more than I did before.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • It was something that they talked about a lot and was quite evident when you were walking around.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • It was a good starting point that I'd recommend for other people.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • If you lived outside the M25 they put you up in housing and paid for your travel. Over all quite generous.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes but mainly between other interns or graduates. Not many people higher up which was a shame.

    2/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Ok. They made an effort laying on drinks etc but it was lacking in the number of employees beyond the graduate level.

    2/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • We spent a morning learning about RBS activities with a local charity but beyond that not much. No mention of company sports teams etc.

    2/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes as a useful way to gain a better insight into the workings of the bank. I learnt a lot.

    4/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013


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