Summer Intern - Global Markets Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Unique experience and environment.

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

    • Generally treated as part of the team and given the opportunity to add value.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Assigned a Buddy who would provide help and guidance throughout the rotation/project.

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

    • Project keept me busy from start of the project till end of the placement.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Project was completely my responsibility. Little responsibility otherwise unless you asked.

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

    • Skills and training very relevant to my degree course.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Veries a lot depending on the team and area you work in.

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

    • Well organised and structured, yet with a certain degree of flexibility to accomodate movement across the desks.

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

    • Company invested a lot in first class training and ongoing development, including skill & team building events, technical training and networking events.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • High converstion rate. They try to convert as many interns as possible to the grad scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many networkign events. Up to you how much you want to mingle with others.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London - City. Speaks for itself.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Depends what you make out of it. Something for everyone.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Again, London.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2010

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