Summer Analyst Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Great fun- hours were long but easily manageable and I was kept busy enough that the days flew past. Everyone, without exception, was very helpful and willing to teach you even if you approached them and asked politely.

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

    • Almost everyone explained why the work I was doing was helpful and how they planned to use it. This made me feel as though my work was valuable rather than just something to keep me busy.

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

    • On my desk I was lucky in that the majority of the team had come through the internship program. As a result they could relate easily and often gave me guidance on how to make the most of the opportunity.

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

    • The first few weeks were a bit slow but that was to be expected. From the halfway stage onwards, it was hectic.

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

    • I got given far more responsibility than I had expected or even hoped for. Did work that was sent to clients and internally to all employees.

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

    • Learnt an incredible amount for what was a fairly short period of time (8 weeks). Will definitely come in handy in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Trading floor during summer so it was a bit quieter than I had expected. Very friendly and whilst it was professional, it was far from boring or cold.

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

    • Smooth throughout.

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

    • Summer internship so it wasn't so much about these things in a formal setting.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Got a place on the graduate scheme starting next summer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very friendly intern group. Went for drinks once or twice a week- almost everyone got on and helped each other with work too.

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

    • Central London...

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

    • Again, Central London so plenty of places to go out- caters for almost anything.

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

    • It was only a short internship so there wasn't much for us but I noticed around the office plenty of activities: football/charity work/fundraising.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Banking

London

August 2014

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