Spring Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed all of it, apart from one of the talks which was not relevant to my business area.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly, everything such as lunch and accommodation was provided, every single person we met, no matter how senior, was able to answer questions and talk to us.

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

    • Guidance was available all the time, and there was always someone on hand to help

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

    • It was not relevant to my degree as I do not study finance, but it was very relevant to my career aspirations.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Amazingly structured, very well organised and everything ran on time.

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

    • A lot of it required concentration and stuff, but it was all very interesting and so wasn't boring.

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

    • They invested a lot of time, as much as they could in a one week placement.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Lots - I know have a much clealrer understanding of what I want to do in the future

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

    • We got to go and see employees working and sit with them at their desks.

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

    • It explained so much that I now know exactly what the job would involve.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Accommodation, transport and most of my food was covered.

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

    • Almost every day, and also a networking event at the end of the week.

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

    • Good - they had a quiz night where they provided free wine, beer and food

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

    • All the staff we spoke to were able to tell us about their extra-curriculars.

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

    • Unless they dont want to work in finance.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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