Prime Technology Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it a lot

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

    • I was given challenging work that required me to learn a lot

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

    • I talked with my line manager every day and he gave me objectives I had to meet. Also the HR people supported the interns a lot by setting up talks, lunches, networking events etc.

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

    • It was a good balance for an intern and especially compared to the markets and IB people, they looked super busy every waking hour, which wouldn't have suite me as well.

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

    • I was given a "sideline" project that wasn't critical but helped the rest of my team work more efficiently.

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

    • Experience will look super good, opportunity to get a grad job and taught me about working hard on a regular basis which should help with my studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and approachable where people felt able to speak honestly

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

    • The HR intern/grad recruitment people organised everything very well!

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

    • Time to learn new technical skill (VBA), general IT system process and bsuiness oriented skills such as presentation and teamwork skills.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would really like to be offered a job - great level of financial compensation and good working hours.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all got to know people from a wide range of divisions

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

    • high, but there's always tesco and a pub can only be so expensive.

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

    • fun!

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

    • some organised things but not much, most were based around work or work time for interns.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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