RBS Group Functions Insight Week Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • It was an enjoyable insight week. Learning was fun although the prospect of constantly being assessed can be slightly daunting.

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

    • Every individual is treated well but you tend to realize that there are some really talented people from other universities and it does indeed take something special to stand out.

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

    • Help was always available and staff members generally very receptive.

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

    • You develop a better sense of the financial services industry and how work processes are structured.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very intense. A week full of assessments and lots of learning!

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

    • Throughout the week the atmosphere and ambiance was very warm and welcoming. Individuals across divisions shared the passion for the bank and this is something that really stood out.

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

    • There were a number of skill development workshops throughout the week (i.e. communication, self-development, presentation skills)

    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?

    • Job shadowing was a good element of the insight week. While one can never truly know what it is like to have a full time role, the job shadows serve as a good taster.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The insight week definitely helped a lot in terms of understanding company culture. Knowing the company culture is so important before landing a full time job. Your personality should match the organisation culture, just like a perfect couple. At the end of the week I definitely knew that this was an environment I would love to be a part of.

    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?

    • Expenses reimbursed at the end of the week.

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

    • Every session was filled with networking opportunities although one really needs to have the skill to network and extract as much as possible. This is never presented to you in a platter anywhere.

    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?

    • No. Didn't really get a chance to find out about work-life balance.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes. Great way to understand the culture at RBS while learning more about the key functions of the respective division.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Retail Banking, Banking, Financial Management

London

April 2013

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