Spring Insight Week Analyst Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Got a thorough understanding of not only Operations, but the Banking World in general

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

    • The group of interns I was with were similar in their professional mindsets to me, and I found this useful

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

    • Always available to answer questions either by email or in person

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

    • Perfect division of time between the various activities

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

    • My ultimate responsibility was to give my utmost throughout the week

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Networking skills in particular will be of use in any career choice

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very warm and positive, enabling me to ask all of my questions!

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

    • Timing was on point, and all the organisers knew what they were doing

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

    • Lots of networking sessions to develop ourselves personally, as well as the myriad training activities on the Tuesday that served to enhance our understanding of Investment banking

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • We were given a taste of what some of the CSR challenges within the firm were like - very useful and insightful

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2012

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