Internship Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship. This is because no day was the same. I was continually faced with new challenges and opportunities to meet new people and learn about the different aspects of the business.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My collegues were extremely supportive, helpful and friendly. From day one I was made to feel one of the team and was often asked to give my opinion on various things. They also would always reiterate to me how thankful they were for any work I did for them.

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

    • My supervisor was very approachable and supportive. Although they were very busy, they made the effort to sit down with me and discuss my progress whenever I asked.

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

    • I was kept very busy. I was given alot of work to do but I also arranged meetings and insight sessions to advance my learning and development.

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

    • I was given some consistent responsibilities to take over.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The internship developed my relationship skills, my communication skills and my business knowledge

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a friendly atmosphere in the office. People were constantly helping each other out with all the new processes and changes that were taking place as a result of new regulation.

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

    • The overall internship was extremely organised. We had an initial week of training and various insight sessions and networking events organised for us during the time we were there. In addition, the deadlines by which we had to deliver presentations were clearly communicated at the start.

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

    • We had various personal training and development organised for us but alot of it was left to ourself to do. To some extent, this was better as it forced us to be confident and take initative.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing! The organisation is not only dynamic and innovative but is one that invests in its graduates and juniour staff. A great place to work!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, the interns would frequently meet for lunch and get to together after work.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking

London

August 2013

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