GBM Analyst Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Loved everything to do with my time here, from the simple takss to the studff that really challenged me it was all exciting

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Not a stranger as i spent 10 weeks here but it would be hard to be 'family' in such a short period of time.over time you never know

    3/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • hr were very good in some areas, but from the bidding system to the plannign of the last two weeks they were no tere enough

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I wanted to be busy so it was fine

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not too much as it is illegal without FSA training to trade, the tasks were therefroe relevnt but not crcuail

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learnt most of the basic skills to do well in a work environemnt and i can apply the work ethic ehre to my final year of uni

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Nice and chilled atmosphere with lots of banter. You cant ask for more

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Therer wrer unfortunately some things doen poorly by hr, some of the events were badly organised and he bidding and contract process is not very efficient, we could have been told a good 9 days earlier if we ahd the job, in the meantime everyoen has finished their projects and are now jsut waiting in reality

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They ahve spent a lot in terms of cash and time i couldnt ask for more

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I havent been told yet but id liek nothing mroe than a job(stupid question by the way)

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Very nice group of people and they have a large part also in me loving being at rbs

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not cheap but easy to do n a generous wage(again stupidly worded question)

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • loads of clubs and bars, good times all round

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Outside of chilling no not really

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2010

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