Markets intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, hard work but very intellectually stimulating.

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

    • I was given work of the level of a grad and rarely felt like I was a burden rather than an asset.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Team was very supportive and I was given regular feedback on my performance.

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

    • The amount of work was manageable most of the time but obivously some days where I was staying late and some where I was having to go and look for stuff to do.

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

    • You cannot talk to clients due to lack of certification but within the limits of what I was allowed to do I was given real responsibilities.

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

    • Learned lots about market analysis and specific products, which should help me in my future career within these products.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Engaging atmosphere

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Rotation system worked more or less well. Its difficult to always find desks that suit you perfectly in a short space of time.

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

    • Week long training and regula skills sessions.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Hopefully will be offered a place on the grad scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Some good events organised by HR.

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

    • London is expensive but we are well rewarded so socialising was feasible..

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

    • Lots of bars.

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

    • Football league, softball league etc.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

August 2013

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