RBS Corporate Banking Spring Week Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, from having the opportunity to talk to recent graduates about their everyday jobs, to shadowing more senior members of staff, it was a great chance to learn about Corporate Banking in general, and RBS in particular.

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

    • I certainly felt valued throughout the programme; they got very senior members of staff to take time out of their schedule to talk to us and to supervise us, so they clearly saw us as an investment.

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

    • I received support and guidance whenever it was needed, although as it was just a spring week, I didn't really find myself in any situation where I needed any such guidance or support.

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

    • I'd say what I learned from my week with RBS was invaluable, particularly when it comes to applying for graduate and summer internship positions, but as it was a spring week, there wasn't much of a chance to develop any technical skills.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured - a great mix of work shadowing, presentations and group work.

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

    • It was a great atmosphere to be in - the people I met were incredibly friendly and always willing to help

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

    • Even though it was a spring week, it felt like they really put the effort in to ensure we had a great experience.

    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?

    • The chance to job shadow and talk to graduates really helped me to understand what it would be like to have a full time job.

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

    • They make it pretty clear throughout what the culture is, through talking to staff and official materials.

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

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • Plenty of chances to network and make contacts throughout the week.

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

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

    • We found out about a few, but not in depth as the week was more focused on the work side of things.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • A genuinely enjoyable experience, I'd strongly recommend it to anyone interested in learning about corporate banking!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2013

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