Technology Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I felt I came away with a much greater understanding of the role of technology within investment banks. I also got a great impression of the work culture at RBS and feel that I would thoroughly enjoy working in that type of environment.

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

    • As this was only an insight week, we didn't have any long-term colleagues, but we did shadow some recent grads who were very friendly and understanding of our situation.

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

    • There were several talks to teach us the basics. We also had a simulation day, which was really useful and allowed us to practice the skills we'd just learned. All of the grads did a great job of showing us what they do on a daily basis and some of their recent projects.

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

    • The hours were very reasonable; around 8 hours a day.

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

    • We weren't very involved at all, but this was expected as it was only a spring insight week.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This programme has taught me a great deal about the importance of teamwork and has helped me to see my weaknesses and how I can improve.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I had four rotations (split over 2 days) so I didn't exactly get a great sample size. The offices all seemed to have a reasonable relaxed atmosphere, which made it feel very comfortable. Upon entering the trading floor the tension on the floor was immediately noticeable; a huge contrast compared to the tech offices.

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

    • For one week I felt that we did get a considerable amount done and things went reasonably smoothly.

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

    • There wasn't really enough time to issue personal training and development, it was mainly group work.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would really like to go back and be part of the team. I left the insight programme with a great impression of the workplace.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • RBS setup evening events on two out of the five days and there was always something to do with other students on any of the other nights as we were all put in apartments.

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

    • London's not exactly cheap, but I didn't expect it to be.

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

    • Again, it's London - you can't exactly ask for a better nightlife.

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

    • We didn't spend enough time there to really know what activities were available.

    0/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2012

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