Analyst Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Lots of learning opportunity and the environment was extremely friendly

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

    • Extremely approachable employees, who were very willing to give up their time to talk to me, find out about me, and help me with tasks.

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

    • It was clear who my supervisor was, and I was able to go to my graduate recruiters for any other problems that arose

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

    • I had clear tasks, an overall project and some additional tasks to complete

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

    • My responsibility increased as the placement went on

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

    • I have developed my communication in the work place which will help me in my tutorials at university, and I have developed important skills for when I graduate

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • People got on with their work, but were also interested in lives of others, and there was fun and social atmosphere at times.

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

    • Very good programme by the HR team, with lots of opportunities to develop additional skills and make the most of the time at the bank.

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

    • Highly invested in personal development on an individual basis, themed term review and the goals and objectives were tailored to individuals needs.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Highly enjoyable atmosphere with lots of opportunity to develop

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of post work events and opportunities to network with other teams, as well as other graduates and employees across different sectors of the bank.

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

    • Very expensive area in Central London

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good, but I did not partake in it very much

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of charity, sport, social, personal development opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Banking

London

August 2013

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