Summer Analyst - Global Markets Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Company culture is to treat interns quite well and it is a comfortable learning environment.

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

    • Changes from desk to desk but generally felt that I was appreciated and my interest and questions were encouraged.

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

    • Again, changes from desk to desk. Always had someone making sure projects were going well, if i had any questions regarding what was happening in markets during the day.

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

    • Staying late wasn't usually necessary unless you wanted to... and some discouraged the concept that interns are meant to work too excessively.

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

    • Enough responsibility such that I had to manage my time to compete the tasks I knew I had to do on a daily basis without being asked, as it was expected of me. However, reports that would be circulated to clients were obviously reviewed prior to sending them out.

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

    • With degree and studies, my experience will help me filter the less applicable classes and focus on the info I will require when beginning full time (although not to much is directly applicable even though I am doing a finance degree). In terms of when I begin working, I will have gotten a grasp of a the job.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly

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

    • We found out about desk assignments on our start day but otherwise no major hitches.

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

    • Was trained to do the job I would start doing when I begin working by the desk I was hired to.

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

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

    • Very appealing, I accepted offer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All interns were quite close and we often spent time together outside of the office

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

    • London is very expensive but the salary more than covered living and socializing expenses

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

    • After work entertainment in the city.. Quite a few places to go for whatever entertainment type

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

    • Not organized opportunities.. Quite a few networking events

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2015

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