Spring week intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • Overall, it was a good experience and the insight was very interesting

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

    • Everyone was friendly to each other

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

    • The team really helped us

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

    • The training and work shadowing were useful

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The fact that it was only for one week means that the time table had to be specific and well planned. It was the case.

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

    • Friendly while being professional

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

    • The trainings were really helpful and motivating

    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?

    • It was only for a week and I believe there is still a lot to learn from the company before knowing how a full time role looks like there

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Again, one week is not enough to determine the culture but every employees said its a friendly working environment

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The financial sector is interesting

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was reimbursed for my accommodation and transport which I consider to be fair enough

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

    • We had plenty of time for networking, for example during lunchtime or during the Quiz event organised by the company and we met the employees during the work shadowing days

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

    • Overall, they were interesting

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I found out about the CSR programme

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Of course, I have learned a lot that will be useful in my professional life as well as social life.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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