RBS CIB Easter Internship Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Provided a good insight into the Corporate Banking division of RBS.

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

    • There was a good working atmosphere among the other interns. We were divided into sub groups following the introductory day, and given presentations to prepare. The group worked well and everyone had the chance to speak and was given equal responsibility.

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

    • The RBS employees who were informing us on their business areas were all very prepared for our arrival - and provided interesting presentations and tasks relevant to their business areas which was a great way of informing us.

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

    • Although the days were well structured, we were given a long time for lunch and there was quite a lot of time given in the preparation of the tasks - more than was needed.

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

    • None - as expected of an internship of this type.

    0/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Not many skills were learned, but the information will be useful in pursuing a career in corporate banking.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Pleasant atmosphere among the interns, and all of the RBS employees were very helpful and willing to talk to us.

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

    • Very well organised - had an initial information day from an outside organisation on finance in general, and then a structured week of business rotations.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Was offered a place on the second year summer internship, and given training which will be useful in the future.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

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

    • Second year internship offer.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene among those who were staying in the hotel that RBS provided, going out for dinner most evenings.

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

    • High, as expected in London. However RBS gave a Lunch and dinner allowance, and paid for accommodation for those living outside the M25, and travel for everyone.

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

    • Did not have the chance to experience this.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not during the week, however the second year internship seemed to provide a lot more opportunities outside of working hours.

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2012

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