Investment Banking Summer Analyst Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It was an awesome experience!! ..much better than I expected it to be.

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

    • I was involved within the first day of my internship. Everyone treated me like any other team member.

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

    • My manager was the best from all the bosses I have ever had. He always gave me an advice, feedback so I knew what to work on.

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

    • The work was tough but also fun.

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

    • Team was happy to give me some responsibilities after I had proven that they can trust me.

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

    • Communication and Excel skills are the biggest gains from this internship.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was mostly noisy and fun.

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

    • It was well organised. My team was trying very hard as I was their first intern ever.

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

    • They offered some support workshops and training which I found very useful.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Cannot wait to start my graduate job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns generally met on a regular basis for a drink.

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

    • There were many opportunities to socialize but it was a bit expensive.

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

    • Full with pubs and bars.

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

    • Yes there were many

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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