Spring Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • The insight was very informative as well as giving you a good idea of what it would actually be like to work in the different group function areas. The week was really full on and there was not a boring moment.

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

    • Everyone at RBS was friendly and really made an effort to make sure you had a good experience over the week, it seemed like they were investing a lot of time and effort in us and that they had a mind set that you were a potential future colleague.

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

    • There was a clear structure to the insight so you always knew what you were meant to be doing. Everyone was also happy to answer any questions you had.

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

    • There was a lot of information relevant to financial degrees over the week however above all it has provided a real motivation to achieve a top result in my degree as I now know what I am working towards.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Great structure, we had skill sessions, informative talks, networking, shadowing, overall meaning we got the most out of our week and had as good an understanding of the company as possible.

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

    • Great atmosphere, rbs employees were friendly and so were the other interns. The whole experience was really enjoyable and I was sad for it to end!

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

    • We had many different talks and skills sessions, people took the time to do these for us on top of their everyday jobs.

    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?

    • The job shadowing gave you a great insight of this and when you were there even those you were not shadowing made you feel welcome so you could really imagine what it would be like to be part of the team.

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

    • The culture of rbs seemed to come through in every aspect of the insight week.

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

    • I've now got a clear idea of what I want to do and what I am working towards, the shadowing sessions were a real help towards this.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel expenses are to be reimbursed and lunch was provided each day.

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

    • We got a networking drinks session on the first and last days but there was also a chance to do this as you went along as you were constantly meeting new people.

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

    • Networking drinks on the first and last evenings. We also got networking skill sessions and we could then put what we learn into practise.

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

    • You only really heard this if you asked but everyone was happy to answer.

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

    • Definitely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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