RBS GBM Technology Summer Internship Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Really nice atmosphere and good training.

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

    • Despite long working hours, social events were amazing and the best feeling when after several working hours people bring you coffee "the way you like".

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

    • He was patiently explaining me new things and if I struggled was sitting until we solved the problems.

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

    • Busy. Sometimes it was quite long hours because of the amount of work.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • It was enough to feel that they value me and I am doing something.

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

    • Quite a few technical skills, however, gave coinfidence in additio, which is really good now.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good! If I struggled people were helping or making jokes, from time to time people tend to bring some snacks for everyone.

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

    • There was training, social events and help if I needed.

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

    • The first week of our internship was dedicated completely to training, which was really good and useful.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • After the internship, got a contract and with a joy signed it!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • No competition. Everybody was helpful. Till know we are communicating and visiting each other.

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

    • Everything was possible.

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

    • Well, there were loads of clubs, so...

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

    • They offered quite a few volunteering opportunities (with princess trust challenge)

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2011

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