RBC Academy student Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my 7 weeks in the Market risk department, as well as shadowing different areas within the bank.

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

    • We has 2 review sessions during the summer where we were informed of how we were doing/did and included all the things we did well as well as what we could improve upon.

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

    • There was always someone willing to answer my questions.

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

    • It would depend on the day. If I had finished some work (which could take between a few hours to a week) I may have had to wait but I would find different areas to shadow in this case.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As I haven't even started university yet it was hard for them to give me a lot of responsibility but I would normally be assisting them on work the team I was working on had already.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel a lot more comfortable talking about things in finance such as the products traded and I feel like my excel skills have really improved. Being in a professional environment for a whole summer will definitely benefit me in a job in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My team were very friendly and were always willing to give me their time.

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

    • Being part of the academy programme meant it was well organised with additional events and training also made available to us.

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

    • There were a few training days such as excel training and public speaking. They also provide us with a mentor as well as supporting us financially throughout university.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • There are other summer internships I can now apply for to give me a chance if getting on the grad programme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yeah the academy programme was 15 strong and we talked on a daily basis as well as the occasional social event.

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

    • Living in London already meant that the cost was no more than I am used to. Loads of socialising opportunities!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It's central London so there's loads!

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

    • Yeah there have been a few opportunities that have come up

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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