Summer Analyst Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The environment was very welcoming and friendly, making the experience very enjoyable. Lost of social and group events were organised.

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

    • Seniors and peers value your work a lot and communicate well.

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

    • Seniors provided tailored mentorship on the job, which helps a lot when you are working on unfamiliar material. The internship also had a 1-week training course that covers basic accounting and finance.

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

    • The workload was very volatile ranging from a lot of work to very little. Days can be very long if there is a mandated deal.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Was given enough responsibility to feel valued.

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

    • Very helpful in time management and analytical skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everybody works very hard, but there was a true team feeling.

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

    • Human resources and seniors were very organised, sending out calendars for all meetings and social events.

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

    • There was a 1-week training program and associates gave on the job training, and lessons.

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • Was given a return offer which I accepted.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other interns were all very friendly and social events were common.

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

    • Central London is very expensive relatively to the rest of England and the world.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Central London can be very lively at times.

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

    • Was quite occupied with work during the internship

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2016

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