Summer Analyst Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Work was slightly mundane but that should be expected in Finance

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

    • Very friendly atmosphere

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

    • Help always provided when asked, tasks explained clearly

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

    • When the olympics wasn't on I occasionally had quieter days but boredom could be avoided by completing one of the many online tuition courses

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

    • I felt useful once I had become acquainted with the tools and daily procedures in my department

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

    • This was highly dependent on my department- in some I learned considerably more than others, but overall I am happy with the skills and knowledge I am going to take away from the internship

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and relaxed

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

    • HR were very good, however there could have been more socials and team building exercises

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • training was very good

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

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

    • They take on a decent percentage of interns outside of GIB and Trading

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good social scene if you made the effort, but not enough social events organised

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived at home, rent is filthy expensive though

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

    • Best nights are out in East and Farringdon area, avoid central unless you like clubs full of heirs to oil fortunes and wags

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

    • Not really but recommend forming a five a side work league if you can

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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