Programme Office Support Officer Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Very comfortable environment

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

    • I think in RBS, if you work hard you will get the respect from other colleagues.

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

    • There was a huge restructure change that affected business support, but still ample enough for me.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I made sure I was busy

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

    • If you ask enough you will get it

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

    • Developed my presentation, confidence, and business acumen.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relatively quiet

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Started off really well, tailered off in the last 5 months

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

    • they invested around £2000 in my personal development (training) externally and had internal training also.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • They've offered me a job on the graduate scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Started off well, some kept themselves to themselves near the end. Was close to most of the graduates though, and one placement student

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived at home

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

    • ok but most people went home after work so didn't socialise as much as I would have thought at the start of the year

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • voluntary opportunities and a large sporting club

    4/5
    Report this review

Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

London

September 2008

View More Reviews
View More Jobs