Spring Programme Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • The week was well spaced out with opportunities for work shadowing and networking- I really enjoyed it.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The support I had from HR and the graduates I was shadowing really made me feel comfortable at RBS.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Everyone I met was really open to my questions and gave me their contacts if I had any further enquiries.

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

    • The training sessions really gave me a deeper understanding of the banking industry as well as useful skills in client relationship management. This is beneficial to both my academic and professional life.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I felt that the timing between each event was just right and there were breaks in between so we can restore our energy for the next activity. Our accommodation was also close to the RBS building so this was very convenient.

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

    • It was great opportunity to get to know more interns from many different universities and backgrounds. RBS created an atmosphere that was professional yet open and supportive.

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

    • RBS provided the first two days for training such as client relationship management, overview to investment banking, and trading stimulation. This can be seen as the foundation to our professional career.

    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?

    • By having speakers from different departments in RBS, we were able to gain a big picture of how the bank operates and see which ones we are really interested in.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • There was a networking night where the deputy CEO as well as senior officials talked to us and gave a deeper understanding of the RBS' corporate culture.

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

    • By having the opportunity for work rotations in Capital Markets as well as Sales and Trading, this allowed me to know which division I want to go into.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

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

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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