Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • My work wasn't quite as expected but I have learnt a lot about the bank.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My line manager and immediate team have been so supportive and proactive.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Bi-weekly one-to-ones that have been really structured and beneficial

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Some days not so busy but we have individual projects set outside the work of the team so always had things to do.n

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • A fair amount but not loads - you have to ask for it

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • This job will definitely benefit me in future employment - I have learnt so much about the bank, the work of my team and other teams and wider experience of networking

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Really friendly and casual, good emphasis on teamwork

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Extremely - lots of projects for just interns and learning opportunities.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • A lot of time and manager contact as well as online resources that we are encouraged to complete.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Company Parties/Events

    2/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I would really love a place on the grad scheme but it will be very different from the internship so I need to research a little in to the wider bank and not just my business area

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, interns were very social and my team were keen to socialise

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Minimal because I was living at home but bars are decently priced

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Really fun

    5/5

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

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

July 2018


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