Spring Insight Week Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

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

    • It was my first job and I really enjoyed. Boosted my interest in banking to a new peak.

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

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

    • Everyone was very helpful and it was very nice to meet graduates at RBS.

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

    • The networking event was particularly helpful and that I believe is a valuable skill I gained for life.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • A mix of interesting presentations and rotations on the desks were very helpful.

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

    • 3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The trading simulation organised was very interesting and very enjoyable.

    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 insight was just 4 days. There wasn't anything bad but I wanted more time on the desk to learn more from the graduates.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The insight really showed me what the culture of RBS really is. Everyone was very friendly.

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

    • The insight made me realise on which desk I wanted to work.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • All my accommodation and travel expenses were paid.

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

    • The networking event in the beginning gave us valuable skills to meet and greet senior management of the company.

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

    • The general knowledge quiz organised was not very interesting.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • My rotations on the desk were just 1.5 hours long which didn't give us much opportunity.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • It was an interesting and valuable experience which everyone who is looking for a career in Markets and banking in general should try to have.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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