RBS M&IB Operations Spring Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • A real insight into the business, exactly what I was expecting from a spring insight week. Lots of social events and networking meant that we got to explore RBS and get a feel for what it would be like to work there.

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

    • A lot of focus is put onto how important graduates are to RBS.

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

    • Guidance was given from a wide range of employees, ranging from recent grads to the managing directors.

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

    • My presentation skills were vastly improved during this experience.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • No issues whatsoever everything was always on time and as planned.

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

    • The graduates seemed to really enjoy working for RBS.

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

    • A lot of time was spent on ensuring we got the best experience in the insight.

    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?

    • We spoke to many different employees who each gave a different experience of working for RBS.

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

    • It helped massively. We understood what was important to RBS and how valued their employees are to the organisation itself.

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

    • We shadowed a number of different teams and therefore got to see which area we may be suited the most for.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was not as I lived locally, but most of the other applicants were reimbursed for all expenses.

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

    • We met all employees who were recent graduates and a wide range of managers in RBS.

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

    • Relaxed atmosphere.

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

    • RBS puts time into ensuring employees can network with other employees within RBS.

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

    • Loved the experience.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

North West

April 2013

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