Markets Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • While it has been challenging, I really enjoyed my experience at RBS.

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

    • Everyone I've worked with from grad to more senior members of the business have been extremely helpful and offered up information and advice.

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

    • There were points of contact for any query and I have been given support throughout the internship.

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

    • I was very busy but in a great way. I don't like sitting about!

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

    • As an intern you can't take on a huge amount of responsibility but I was given plenty to do that helped me learn which is the most important thing.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have developed so many skills - communication, presentation, technical etc. it has been an extremely useful experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun but hard working.

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

    • Only problem was with rotations but this was fine if you could take a bit of initative yourself.

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

    • We were heavily invested in and valued.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I don't know if I have a job yet but I would love to work here and it has been a great experience.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns all got together to hang out and I've made some good friends.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive. It's London!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Pretty good but pricey.

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

    • CSR days, intern events etc. lots of fun if you get involved.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Sales

London

September 2012

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