Summer Intern Review
by NatWest Group
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.8
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The Company
3.8
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The Culture
3.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
The people were really friendly and the work was very interesting. It was a difficult transition from uni life to working long days every week.
I was given as many tasks as possible which would contribute to real projects. I was also included in all team events while I was here.
My line managers were fantastic in supporting me and clarifying anything I didn't understand.
Between the group internship project and my day-to-day work I was kept very busy during the ten weeks.
Most tasks I carried out were for other, more senior team members but the work I did do was solely down to my own efforts.
I've learnt so much about the banking sector whilst working here and that will be extremely valuable when I start work full-time.
The Company
It was very relaxed and there was good banter between the team. It helped having the olympics on during the summer which gave the place a chilled out feel.
Very well organised, the grad recruitment team kept in contact throughout the internship setting up opportunities for the whole group.
There was a training week provided at the start of the internship and several spotlight sessions to maintain that learning throughout the ten weeks.
Company Parties/Events
After working here for ten weeks I feel that I would be very happy to work here full time.
The Culture
There were lots of after work events for both the interns and within the team I worked in.
It is an expensive area to live in! However, there are loads of places to go out and do things.
Loads of bars/clubs all around
Opportunities in both the team and as a group of interns
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
August 2012
