Spring Insight Day Delegate Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • It was a great day in a global investment bank full of engaging activities and top speakers, including many Managing Directors. It was well organised by the HR team.

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

    • This was the first Spring Insight Day RBC Capital Markets have ever run and they were very keen to ensure that we got a good overview of the firm.

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

    • We received a lot of guidance from those who monitor the application process and from those who have been in the industry their entire working life.

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

    • Learning what different divisions are comprised of and how individuals have become as successful as they are now is valuable information that is hard to come by.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Especially considering that this is the first Spring Insight Day ever conducted, it was carried out extremely well without a fault.

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

    • There was so much information to fit in there was almost no break, which in a one day insight is a great thing to have - everyone enjoyed it.

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

    • They invested in the delegates with a fast-track to an assessment centre for next summer's Summer Internship in your chosen division.

    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?

    • Employees talked through their day-to-day activities, and we also had a graduate panel speak to us and tell us what it's like to be new in the firm.

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

    • I'm sure you've heard about the culture at RBC Capital Markets - especially if you've read Flash Boys. It comes across even better in real life, it must be experienced.

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

    • Able to meet employees from both Global Investment Banking and Global Markets, I have a clear view on what I want to go into in the future.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • You have the option to have your expenses reimbursed.

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

    • You had the opportunity to meet employees of all levels - analysts on the graduate scheme to veteran Managing Directors.

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

    • Plenty of chance to meet employees over drinks and food, should you wish.

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

    • We found out about their work-life balance but limited information on the actual activities.

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

    • Everyone should apply - this gives such a good insight into a global investment bank.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2014

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