Spring intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I think it was really a memorable experience.

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

    • In the beginning, I felt quite alone but soon things went better.

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

    • They were really helpful.

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

    • Really busy and tiring but I am really learning loads of stuffs which are really invaluable.

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

    • Not much as it is probably too risky for spring interns.

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

    • Like what the ratings said, those are skills are life, experiences that most of our peers wouldnt have encountered. I love every moment I am in RBS.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was alright but probably it was just 5 days, we didnt get really really close.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I think the structure of the programme is really good considering I am not from a banking background.

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

    • I wouldnt say that the firm really invest alot on us, but still they provided us with adequate training which is invaluable.

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'll definitely hope that I am given a chance to work with them.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yeah it was great!!

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

    • I am not really sure but London is generally quite an expensive place to live in.

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

    • I didnt really go for nightlife during that week as it was really tiring after a whole day of work.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yeah, we went for socializing networking events besides doing community service in a cemetery.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2012

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