Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

1.7/5
  • The Role
    2.3
  • The Company
    1.5
  • The Culture
    0.9

    The Role

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

    • I was very excited about starting, but it did not live up to expectations.

    1/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Most staff were very friendly and appreciative apart from one very senior person.

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

    • Most times tasks were given with minimal guidance or information. I do not feel like I learnt or was taught a lot.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It was very variable - some days were deathly boring, and some were manic.

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

    • Wrote own articles for the blog, did own research, conducted interviews.

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

    • Detrimental - style of writing very different to academic writing. Felt like I was forced to change my style of writing.

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • Because of a certain person there was a negative atmosphere most of the time.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • They have lots of interns so it was well set up.

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

    • Not at all.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Healthcare/Dental
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I wouldn't choose to work there.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Only one other intern who I didn't particularly get on with.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Central London so incredibly expensive. No where cheap to get lunch either.

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

    • No one from the office seemed to go out.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Only opportunities were book launches by the sister publishing company, but you were expected to help out.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Journalism & Publishing

London

August 2011

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