RBS Easter Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • About You
    3.0
  • The Company
    2.9
  • Everything Else
    3.0

    About You

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

    • Really friendly and managed to learn alot

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • We were treated really well and it felt really welcoming

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

    • We received alot of guidance and support from the grads there as well as from the managers

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I would say it gives a clearer picture on what modules to pursue during my degree studies to work towards what i would like as a future career.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was well structured. Orderly and organised. Could be a day longer.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was calm, welcoming and friendly.

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

    • we attended many workshops and managed to interact with higher management, which was a really good experience

    3/5
  • 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?

    • we did not have much time at rbs however it did give a brief idea on how things worked there.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • the company culture reflected really well on everyone. Its friendly and helpful atmosphere made it comfortable to be around.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Was reimbursed accommodation and train tickets.

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

    • yes there were. Not only the employees of the company however with higher management as well

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • really fun, managed to talk to several people on the management board as well as people on the grad scheme. Got to see their perspectives on career paths

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

    • yes. RBS offers many opportunities that employees can get involved outside of work

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

    • definitely. it is a great stepping stone for any insight within banks. Really comfortable and not a hostile environment to learn

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Audit, Investment Banking, Banking

South East

April 2013

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