Finance Summer Intern Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed the internship although I realised it may not be where I want to start my career due to my strengths. Great company, just wrong department for me.

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

    • I felt like part of the team.

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

    • Always willing to offer help and work with me.

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

    • Most of the time busy.

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

    • As much as I could have, given you need several accountancy exams to be working in the department I was in which take a few years to get. I didn't have them.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Understanding of the the Financial industry as a whole was greatly helped. Got used to using Microsoft excel as well.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly.

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

    • Well organised and help offered when needed.

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

    • As much as expected really.

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

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

    • Wrong department for me.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone very friendly.

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

    • Expense but that's London!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't really go out much because of price

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

    • Staff evenings / drinks.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Financial Management

London

September 2017

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