Securities Lending Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed, everyone was happy to help you achieve your best!

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

    • Feel like I made a real impact in the team.

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

    • Always happy to help me achieve my best.

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

    • It took some time to get busy, but once you were given tasks your day was filled. Important to be proactive.

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

    • Trust was given to speed up processes.

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

    • Learnt advanced excel skills which will greatly help in all aspects of future work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good

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

    • Not much training given prior to going on the desk. Didn't get the chance to speak to the person in charge of the programme very much.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Took time to teach me!

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

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

    • Good for interns!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, everyone was willing to have a good time and make the effort.

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

    • Expensive - London

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good

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

    • Lots of volunteering opportunites!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2019

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