Intern on the Easter Insight Programme Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I found it incredibly informative and interesting - it allowed me an insight into various aspects of a career in an investment bank.

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

    • Through lots of interactive tasks, I felt like I got to know my fellow interns very well and established a good relationship with them. The graduates I work shadowed were also incredibly helpful and offered good advice and information on RBS.

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

    • I felt that the support I was given was fantastic. As I do not come from a financial background, I found the initial day of the internship very useful in confirming the basic knowledge and terminology I would require, which could then be developed over the course of the week through various activities.

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

    • I felt that we were also kept busy and with a variety of different tasks which were important in giving me an insight into various departments of the bank.

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

    • We were given responsibility during our own tasks such as during trading and banking assessments.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel that the skills I have developed and training I have received will be hugely beneficial in terms of future internships and a career in banking.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I felt that the atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming.

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

    • The internship was incredibly well organised and structured so that I always knew where I was expected to be and what my timetable consisted of throughout the week.

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have an offer for an internship in Summer 2013.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As a group, I felt that the interns all got on extremely well together and were encouraged to spend time working together and getting to know one another.

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

    • As we were in London, the cost of living and socialising was more expensive than elsewhere, however Royal Bank of Scotland offered accommodation and also organised a social event on the final evening.

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

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

    • We were given the opportunity to take part in a CSR project on our final day, working with schoolchildren.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2012

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