HR Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I was fortunate enough to work on a variety of projects over the summer internship and the different pieces of work were all interesting and enjoyable.

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

    • I was treated like another member of staff and not an intern. I was included in meetings, given responsibility and invited to social events.

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

    • Everyone was happy to help me, though I would need to approach them first and acknowledge where I needed help.

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

    • Over my internship I had a mixture of both longer and shorter term deadlines meaning I also had a mixture of busy days and more laid back days. I was rarely bored at work, and if I was I would ask colleagues in the department and find something I could help them with to fill my time.

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

    • More responsibility than expected. I was asked to implement some of my ideas towards the end of my placement.

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

    • The organisational and project planning skills I have learnt will prove invaluable throughout my working life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I was part of a very fun and sociable department who made me feel incredibly welcome.

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

    • The overall internship programme could be better organised, though this did not detract from my day to day activities, work and enjoyment.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was enrolled in various training schemes and dialled in to various training conference calls.

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

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

    • If you impress on your internship you are likely to be offered a place on the graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fantastic social opportunities both with my team and with other interns.

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

    • London is an expensive place to live and socialise, but the internship pays well enough for you to cope with this.

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

    • London, understandably, is home to some brilliant pubs, bars and clubs.

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

    • I was involved in two charity days with colleagues.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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