Insight Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

3.7/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • Everything Else
    2.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The insight was very interactive and participant led, which made it informative and fun. We got to play 'educational' games which were really challenging and we had to present.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The company made an effort to cater to everyone's individual needs and ensure we all felt comfortable. My opinions and view felt valued throughout the time we spent at RBC, by all the people we met and talked to.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • There was a lot of support, representatives were always on hand to answer questions or help about the work they do or about advice for us. The guidance was extremely useful, helping me understand RBC more.

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

    • Playing a trading game helped us to understand the mechanics of trading on a deeper level. Also, participating in a brief and presentation allowed me to develop my skills and understand more about tasks that those at RBC undertake.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The day ran on time and it was structured well, there was always something to do and we covered many areas of the Investment Bank and Capital Markets Sector.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The atmosphere was really open and unpressured, it didn't feel like we were constantly being watched or pitted against each other.

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

    • Invested time, employees took time out to help us understand their work and skills needed to succeed in the industry. We mostly learned about work rather than develop skills on the insight.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Allowing us to talk to several recent graduates and professionals. We could ask a panel of recent graduates any questions we wanted to, allowing us to delve deeper into what working at RBC is like.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • It helped me understand the values and aims of RBC, which further allowed me to understand the culture, which is different to many Investment Banks.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The content was very valuable, I am now more informed what would best suit me.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travel reimbursed

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes, several opportunities during the insight in the form of talks, panels and networking teas. Most of the day was spent with RBC employees, providing ample opportunity for networking.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • They were quite informal and helpful in getting to know employees.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • No

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, It was really fun and informative.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking, Investment Banking

London

April 2015

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