RBC Academy Trainee Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed it but was not given much work therefore not the best insight, however this was because my department was very busy.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • By other academy staff and students, very much so. Not so much in actual desk.

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

    • Although not much in quantity, the quality of the advice given was outstanding.

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

    • Not enough work.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Responsible for academy tasks.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Skills in Excel, office environment, etc.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Middle office, very quiet.

    1/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Organised structure.

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

    • The academy made a large effort to ensure we were learning as much as possible.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Great route through academy - internship - graduate programmes as you get a massive scope of the company as it is rotational. Informed decisions are the best.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone on the academy and internship got on very well, often going out to eat/ drink together and attending charity events as a team.

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

    • Very expensive (Central London)

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Did not actually go out at night but from what I know of the area it is top notch!

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

    • Fun Charity events.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Banking, Investment Banking

London

August 2014

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