Summer intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Started slowly but as I settled in and got busier the work became much more interesting, challenging and enjoyable.

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

    • Felt utilised and appreciated by staff. Given plenty of live 'real' work.

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

    • Line manager regularly kept correspondence with me both formally and casually at the desk to ensure everything was as it should be.

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

    • Varied greatly. Mostly busy.

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

    • More than expected.

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

    • Invaluable lessons about working in a banking environment, and the skills obtained in restructuring should serve me well in other areas too.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, easy to settle in, no one taken too seriously.

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

    • Could be better, however at times the lack of rigidity was a positive thing, given the small in take of my business area.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Too soon to tell. More appropriate question for graduates.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Received an offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most interns were friendly and sociable.

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

    • Much cheaper than expected, given Spitalfields market.

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

    • In the city. Plenty of options.

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

    • Charity events, networking events with other firms/ clients.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2011

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