Group functions insight Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • Overall, it was exactly what you would expect from an insight week. Gaining key insights into various functions around the company and also the time to interact with staff and graduates, with a fast track assessment for internships

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

    • The senior managers were very open and welcoming and always willing to discuss anything with us. You never felt like there was a silly questions or embarrassed to ask something

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

    • We were always guided by a senior manager or a graduate at all stages meaning that if we ever needed anything they were there.

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

    • Perfect level of information in that it wasn't anything too technical but enough to get a real feel of the area and see whether it was something you'd be interested in.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We all received a schedule and you never felt any moment was wasted.

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

    • We all stayed together so that meant that the fun didn't stop once we left the office! Plenty of time to socialise and RBS held two networking drinks which were really great.

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

    • Gave us a really great insight into the company and will offer a proportion summer internships so you can't ask for more.

    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?

    • We really got to experience the RBS 9-5 job and got to see what it would be like; the job shadowing helped significantly with this.

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

    • All employees were very open to discussing the culture; both positive and negative points

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

    • The job shadowing really helped narrow down what type of placement I would like to gain

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • All expenses from travel to accommodation were covered fully

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

    • Any time you can imagine was an opportunity and also not just meeting low-down employees, a lot of senior managers were available to chat

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

    • A lot of time to network in an informal setting so there wasn't a lot of pressure

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

    • Certainly, there are a lot of groups and charity outings that employees can get involved in

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

    • It will give a real insight into RBS and banking in particular. Will help see if the company is right for you and also the industry.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Audit

London

April 2013

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