Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    2.9

    About You

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

    • Gave an interesting insight into the bank and the work of the bank

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone was very friendly and helpful

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

    • Some jobshadowing placements were better than others. Business services and risk were particularly useful

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

    • Presentation and networking skills

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Well planned and timetable was clear

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

    • All the interns were really friendly and got on really well

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

    • There were 2 skills workshops, and 4 job shadowing placements. The rest of the placement had a high emphasis on learning about the bank. Quite a few senior/experienced employees met and spoke to us

    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?

    • Job shadowing was really useful

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

    • Large emphasis on culture

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

    • Job shadowing was useful

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Provided breakfast, dinner and travel expenses. Provided accommodation

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

    • 2 networking drinks sessions and jobshadowing

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There were a number of members of staff and the food was nice, poor range of drinks

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Apart from bring invited to graduate networking drinks, not much

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Great learning opportunity

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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