Spring Intern- Operations Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    2.9
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The bank was great, operations slightly dull. If you think 'ill do operations its similar to sales' you are wrong, stick with front office if you want good experience.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • RBS treated all employees and interns very well.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • There was always someone to help.

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

    • There is very little correlation between operations and my Economics degree, a calculator does all the required math, and skills such as C++ and Java would have been more useful.

    1/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was a good balance between work shadowing, presentations and enjoyment.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Even when working the atmosphere at RBS is great, its not a lie about the culture.

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

    • The firm spent a lot of time and money on us, not necessarily to develop us but to give us the best example of what working at RBS is like.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • The insight made me realise operations is not for me. If you want a challenging job, or to make the big money, front office is the best.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • You hear about RBS' great culture, now I have experienced it, I believe it.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Front office is far more challenging and interesting, I would love to do sales and trading at RBS.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • They were happy to reimburse and provide amazing accommodation.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • We met a few managers, however we did not meet with anyone from other sectors such as Front Office.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • They put £1000 behind the bar at Revolutions and allowed us to have a good night.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Operations is good if you want to have relaxed hours.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5 Stars because if you are interested in Operations it will be great, if you like front office it is very dull.

    3/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

April 2013

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