RBS Spring Week M&IB Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • A really interesting experience overall where you get to meet a lot of people with very different backgrounds

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

    • The fact that there is an AC at the end of the week speaks for itself: it shows that they really want you to join RBS for a summer internship or the graduate program.

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

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

    • It was really nice to have the opportunity to do rotations on the different desks because you really get to see what people do on a daily basis. It gives you a real insight of how your future job might look like.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • 2 days of lectures, 2 days of rotation and an assessment center at the end of the week.

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

    • Everything was made so that the participants could bond (with a quiz night for instance).

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

    • There were "games" and some interesting lectures where you get to know how to handle a meeting with a client for instance.

    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?

    • The rotations on different desks really gave you a flavor of how it would be like to work there.

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

    • Speaking with the graduates who were really genuine really helped me to understand the company culture and how it is important when considering a job in IB.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • train tickets + accommodation + (good) food

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

    • Rotations and a networking event at the end of the week. Plus, you can always ask them for their email and ask more questions.

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

    • The atmosphere was really friendly.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • At the end of the week you do some charity work which RBS employees can get involved in every week.

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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