Spring Intern Review
by NatWest Group
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.0
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The Company
4.2
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The Culture
2.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Thoroughly interesting and insightful. Extensive networking opportunities and rotational work shadowing. Excellent balance of educational lectures and on the job experience.
Shadowing was not remotely patronising; although I lacked technical understanding, the graduates were very patient and clear. Fellow interns were all tremendously welcoming, and the HR staff were always informative, clear and positive.
Excellent support from HR throughout the week; clear timetable and information provided and various talks about the nature and culture of RBS. the shadowing was insightful and enjoyable, and the interview stage was relaxed.
Extremely. The first several days were intensive learning days, where we were informed about almost every aspect of the Group and its work. Day 3 was very long, albeit enjoyable, a 12 hour day starting at 7 including several work rotations. Day four was active although less intense, and day 5 was the assessment centre followed by CSR. There was rarely a spare minute (bar the much needed coffee and lunch breaks) which is exactly what i wanted from the week.
Little, apart from the final day, but that was not the aim of the week. Although we had tasks where we worked with others etc, it was largely a chance to observe and learn from others. CSR on the Friday, however, gave great responsibility in helping the children succeed.
The skills and knowledge will help my transition into an internship seamless and the thorough knowledge of banking I have now gained should prove invaluable
The Company
Vibrant and full of energy
Comprehensive planning had clearly gone into every aspect of the week
Many lectures and rotations to develop understanding as thoroughly as possible
Subsidised Canteen
Company Parties/Events
Next stop, the summer internship (hopefully!). The graduate scheme also looks ideal.
The Culture
Excellent. many networking opportunities and RBS really fostered a good atmosphere between interns and other interns, as well as ensuring all senior staff were friendly and approachable.
Given I had to pay for travel (as I live just within the M25), it was a fairly expensive week. But worth it.
Great final night with the grads!
Final night and CSR provided yet further variety to the week.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking, Banking
London
April 2012
