Spring programme Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • I loved the whole experience, especially the work shadowing. I only reason I did not give ten stars is because I was only just within the M25 so did not receive accommodation but it took an hour and a half to travel in which meant waking up at 5am!

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

    • They invest a lot in students and offer many great opportunities.

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

    • People were always happy to answer questions.

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

    • The insight week was so valuable to me as I wish to pursue a career in banking and will take the knowledge and networking practice with me and apply them to other challenges.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I liked the first 2 days being theory followed by the second 2 work shadowing because I used knowledge gained to ask questions during the shadowing.

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

    • Everyone was friendly and eager to answer questions. I also made friends with other students and will keep in touch.

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

    • RBS was very dedicated to spring, summer and graduate internships which made me confident that they value our personal development.

    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?

    • Experiencing the atmosphere first hand helped enormously in deciding whether I would fit in there.

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

    • It was a short amount of time but in that time I felt I received a good idea of the values RBS employees hold and was very impressed.

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

    • I am certain I would like to pursue a career in banking and hopefully at RBS because I found the week exciting and I learnt so much.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I paid for travel because I live just within the M25

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

    • There were many networking sessions with people from all departments of the bank.

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

    • There were a sufficient number of people to talk to and food and drink was provided which was enjoyable.

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

    • They have a wide range of activities which is encouraging because they have a life outside work!

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

    • This insight was informative and I gained insights which I could not unless I experienced the atmosphere.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

April 2013

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