Technology Analyst Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • It was hard at the begining, but towards the end it was easier as the networking oppurtunities provided with better infrastracture of information and knowledge to be assisted with.

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

    • I was given daily feedback on my work, all being constructive and positive.

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

    • when I could not proceed with my work for one reason or another, I addressed that to my manager which helped to correct it.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I always had something to do, sometimes 3-4 projects in parallel, but that was the fun about it.

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

    • my line manager gave me the oppurtunity to be responsible on my project, and own it.

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

    • definitely communication skills and team work skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • could have had better social life.

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

    • very well organised from start.

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

    • especially with networking events and access to knowledge bases.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • was offered a contract.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • we used to go out at most of the time, almost twice a week.

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

    • London bridge area is not expensive as in the city.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • very boring, the area shuts down after 6pm

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

    • could have been more.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2011

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