Spring Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • A good, broad range of activities

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

    • Everyone seemed very friendly and supportive

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

    • Lots of support, perhaps could have been given a little more detailed information/ tuition

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Lots of activities, but also enjoyable breaks

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

    • Understandably so

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

    • Useful general information about working at a bank, not much specific financial tuition

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Seemed like a great environment

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

    • Very well organised and timetabled

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

    • I'm sure a lot was invested and it was a great program, although not much specific training. Although this is understandable due to the brevity of the program

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I hope I do !

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, everyone bonded very well

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

    • Didn't go out that much in the area

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

    • I didn't sample much of it

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

    • It was only a week, but included two social events

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2012

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