Group Functions - Spring Week Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

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

    • A really good insight into such a giant company

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

    • All staff were really friendly and approachable, they wanted to know our thoughts and fresh ideas.

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

    • We always had a point of contact and at all times were given guidance by staff and graduates.

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

    • Learnt a lot about how a business is run and the work that goes into the back office.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Apart from the changes in venues the insight was well structured.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone was really friendly, interns and employees. Because it was a week away we would all have meals together and spending all day together meant that we all became good friends.

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

    • We were giving five fully packed days of talks and activities that really developed our skills. We also had a group presentation and interview which was good practice.

    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 had the chance to job shadow which gave a real insight into what a full time role would look like.

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

    • RBS has been given a bad name in the press but taking with employees and the people involved changed my perception of the bank.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Personally when comparing to other experiences I have had it was very helpful

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We were given £100 for travel and food expenses for each day.

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

    • On the first day we had a networking lunch and drinks at the end of the day. Throughout the week we were encouraged to network and at the end of the week we closed with another networking drinks.

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

    • Could have been more in the evenings.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Did not ask but I'm sure all employees would have been happy to share

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • A really enjoyable and full on insight week.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Audit, Human Resources

London

April 2013

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