Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed learning and carrying out the work I was given.

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

    • My colleagues gave me valuable work and helped guide me along the way.

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

    • They were always willing to help me and conducted regular check ups.

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

    • Yes I was given tasks on most days, though some days were busier than others.

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

    • I believe I was given sufficient responsibility for an intern.

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

    • I believe I have developed many skills that I couldn't before at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming, yet also hardworking.

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

    • The internship was generally well organised but information about location, and job placement was quite last minute. Also, the assessment process was not the most coordinated. However, placement itself was well managed.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I believe RBS invests strongly in interns and graduates, which makes it a great place to learn from.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I am excited about the prospects of working with RBS in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there was.

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

    • Fairly high as it is central London.

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

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

    • Yes there were activities and socials planned.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Banking

London

September 2016

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