Summer Intern Global Treasury Services Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed the people I worked with at RBC. I had opportunity learn and work with different desks on the trading floor and received constant feedback.

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

    • RBC has a very supportive work environment and you receive constant feedback. I am still in contact with several colleagues from the summer who are checking in on my progress with the graduate program.

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

    • As interns, we received weekly tutorials in addition to a week-long introductory course.

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

    • At my last job, I worked at a start-up and was given lots of responsibility from day 1. At RBC, you have opportunity to learn and observe as well as preform daily tasks.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • On the Base Metals desk, I was able to take-over some duties to compensate for those who were away on holiday.

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

    • Having experienced and observed what happens on a trading floor, I have a much better understanding of financial markets which I have incorporated into my dissertation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I really enjoyed getting to know my colleagues throughout the summer.

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

    • RBC is growing and are constantly making improvements to their internship program and new jobs we created during the spring that weren't initially advertised.

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Very appealing- RBC is my first choice.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene!

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

    • The City is not the cheapest area for drink after work but I was paid enough that it wasn't an issue.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • RBC hosted several sporting events which interns were invited to throughout the summer.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

November 2009

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