Intern Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I truly enjoyed my internship at RBC, coming to work everyday was actually really fun. The corporate culture at RBC is phenomenal, it doesn't have the traditional hierarchal corporate culture that you would expect at a bank.

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

    • I felt very valued while on the Internship. RBC truly makes a commitment to the Interns they hire. The human resource and graduate recruitment teams work very hard to ensure that your role is suitable for your skills and personality. I interviewed for a role in Luxembourg but it wasn't the right fit due logistical reasons but the graduate recruitment team found me the perfect role in Toronto. This demonstrated to me how much they value hiring young talent.

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

    • I was always set up for success in my role.

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

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

    • At RBC the level of responsibility you are given truly depends on how much you can handle. If you prove to your colleagues that you can take on a task you will likely be considered for doing it. If you want more responsibility all you have to do is ask.

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

    • The time management skills I learned helped me in my studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere at RBC is very fun. The office is very open concept which allows for collaboration . The open concept also really allows for you to get to know the people who sit near you. The office also has a work bar which is always a good time. RBC holds a ton of social events, which are easy to get involved in .

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

    • RBC being a large organization with tons of experience in onboarding interns, the internship is program is very organized. The only disorganized part of the internship is getting your computer access, but I imagine this is the case at any large company.

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

    • They invested pretty heavily in personal development. They truly want you to build your personal brand. They could however work on providing more technical training such as excel.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • The future prospects are really good, I received a full time offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • The cost of living in central London is very high but this is expected.

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

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

    • Yes tons of opportunities from pub quizzes to sports teams.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2018

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