Spring Insight Week Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • About You
    2.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    2.9

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the insight. There was one day where I felt unvalued and patronised, and I considered not returning. However, aside from that, I thought it was well-structured, informative and a great opportunity to meet new people.

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

    • I felt like an outsider, and the emphasis was put on getting in on the summer internship which I didn't think was very good. I wanted to value the week that I was there regardless of any outcome, because it was an achievement to get onto the programme in the first place. Right from the start it became about getting onto the Summer programme, so the emphasis was that we were not yet part of the firm.

    2/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • There was a lot of structural guidance (i.e. timetabling) and also networking workshops and insights into the bank.

    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 am a French and Art History student and so most of the information was irrelevant.

    1/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The structure was very well executed.

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

    • The insight wasn't too competitive, and I thought there was energy throughout.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was a great programme of training and development for the first couple of days, which was a large percentage of the insight week.

    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 spent 90 minutes on each rotation. I don't think you get any indication of what your job would actually be like, merely the role of each desk.

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The company culture was clear to see, and was excellent (supportive, one of excellence, conscientious, excellence)

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

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I thought it was slightly unfair that I had to pay for travel within London when those who lived outside the M25 were offered accommodation and travel costs. However, I felt worse for those who lived in Zone 5 and just inside the M25 and who had to make a very long journey each day. Considering the early starts and late finishes, I think this may well have jeopardised their chances.

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

    • Only graduates, but there were plenty of those

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Mixed. Some networking lunches were provided, but apart from that it was only on the rotations, and there were enormously varying levels of acceptance and welcoming from the graduates themselves.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Only CSR. Very little else was demonstrated.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I enjoyed the placement, but I thought thought that the feedback system was poor.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2013

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