graduate retail manager Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • great colleagues and placement manager. i was given opportunity to develop and support when needed

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • great colleagues who were really helpful

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • very much so. my manager gave me great help

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • always things going on and opportunities to get involved

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • left to do own thing and make success for myself.

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

    • great variety of skills and opportunities to develop. i will use there wherever i end up

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • great everyone had a laugh

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • some things worked better than others but once in the placement it works well.

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

    • opportunity to achieve what you wanted and attend training when you wanted.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • a bit varied on business area but there are jobs it just depends what interests you

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • everyone was great

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • edinburgh council tax is expensive and london can be expensive but it wasnt too bad.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • liverpool and manchester were great. edinburgh was a bit quiet at times but always things to do.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • yes always things on with team or colleagues

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

May 2013

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