Global Markets Summer Analyst Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed working with my team; the office environment was very welcoming- everyone I met was friendly and helpful; found work to be very interesting.

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

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

    • I was always given feedback on the pieces of work I handed in. When I had questions, my supervisors would always devote time to explain.

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I have developed should be applicable beyond my degree studies. I have learnt a lot in the internship, both through the work that was set by team and also the e-learning modules available to us as interns.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was welcoming, friendly and helpful.

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

    • Overall was very well-organised with a good, clear structure.

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

    • The internship began with a 2-day training programme to provide us with an overview of investment banking. We could continue learning via an e-learning platform RBC provided.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would be an excellent organisation to work for, with a variety of employment prospects depending on the route you want to take.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Nothing was organised by the firm but fellow placenent students went out.

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

    • Worked in Central London, so not quite cheap as chips.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Based in the City so a wide variety of bars, clubs etc nearby.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really that many for interns.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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