Finance Assistant Review
by NatWest Group
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
2.2
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The Company
3.1
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The Culture
3.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
My job has taught me a lot of new skills but I haven't had much responsibility nor support from management.
They do look down on me, which I don't like. Sometimes I feel a valued member of the team but not always.
Management were hardly around to support me. I was often left alone to do work which I didn't understand and hardly had support.
Despite asking for more 'interesting' work, I was given admin duties and felt like I was their tea/coffee boy too.
I guess they could trust me to work on my own but my work was checked by management before it went anywhere. I didn't technically get to manage anything myself.
I've learnt a lot of skills but wish that I'd learnt more - particularly since some of the stuff isn't relevant to my degree!
The Company
My office was quite boring. Most people didn't talk to one another although I had a few good nights out with other colleagues from other departments.
The placement was setup extremely well - that I have to give them. No problems from getting the placement to arriving.
I was allowed to complete lots of online courses but these were often tedious to do. I was told I couldn't go to any external fairs/events, etc. The department budget didn't allow for it.
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
I wouldn't go back to the same department but would love a job elsewhere in the organisation (or at a different site).
The Culture
I had a great time with other students in the local clubs and a few days out.
Very expensive, I rented on my own and regret it as it was boring too.
Extreme amounts to do here. It was great to be able to walk out the flat and straight into a busy area.
Apart from going out with other students, I didn't feel that enough activities were organised. I didn't hear of any teams.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
North West
August 2011
