Insight M&IB Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • It was a really good week with a good amount of insight. The networking and shadowing allow you to get a feel of the firm and the culture

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

    • Everyone is really helpful and want to hear about your experiences to date and give their advice on possible career options

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

    • The HR team are really helpful at listening to and helping with queries and there are lots of opportunities to ask questions and email employees of the firm

    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 was a great deal of time spent explaining the basic functions of an investment bank with key features and details explained

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was a busy timetable which was stuck too throughout the week. As there is limited time, I felt the week was well structured to get the most out of it

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

    • For a week in the holidays the week is surprisingly fun and the people on the week were very lovely

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

    • For the firm to organise a week for first years they are already taking placing considerable investment on you. The week was well organised with lots of external speakers

    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?

    • There were people from lots of different business lines who took lots of questions. The considerable time shadowing gave me a good feel for the culture and the day to day activities of an employee

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

    • Shadowing gives you the opportunity to see the culture first hand, everyone is very personable and willing to help you

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

    • There was a lot of time to talk to people and see different areas within the business. The scheme also offers the opportunity to apply to the summer scheme which is rotational

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • You are offered the chance to stay in accommodation and payed for travel if you live outside a certain area

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

    • Yes there were networking events with members of different service lines

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

    • Shadowing allowed you the time to talk to different people within the firm and the people who lead the shadowing were happy to introduce you to anyone who was in an area of interest

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

    • During the week, RBS organise a half day of volunteering which is something you have to do as part of RBS. This was a good way to see what else is involved with working for the firm

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

    • The week offered alot and it allows you to interview for the summer internship during the week which is really unique

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2013

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