Spring Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The insight was a great opportunity in which I learnt so much about RBS - its people, culture and the opportunities in store for a potential analyst.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The analysts and associates I met during the work shadowing rotations were very friendly and sincere - made me feel like I was part of their community.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Everyone I came in contact with were very obliging and willing to assist me whenever I had a query during the course of the Spring Insight.

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

    • I learnt and enhanced many skills throughout the week, particularly communication skills, presentation skills and also time management.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The AMT session, stimulation games, work shadowing rotations and CSR activity were excellent!

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • I made new friends, spoke to many people working in RBS and learnt a lot about the banking industry.

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

    • Great networking sessions!

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Mainly getting to know the people within RBS really excites me to want to join the bank.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • A lot. Especially though some of the talks e.g. compliance talk and the introduction to each division within the bank

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very valuable. I now have a better picture of what area within Markets I would like to try and potentially take it up as a career path

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Was paid and reimbursed for my train ticket and accommodation

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • A lot of opportunities e.g. through the YBA event and the closing session

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Good as I got to know analysts on a more personal level as well as what their job scope entails

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes. The opportunity to participate and volunteer in the CSR project was a really good insight as to what RBS employees do to give back to society.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely. It is a great eye opener to the banking industry and also to RBS as an organisation.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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