Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was a slow start to begin with, but gradually picked up pace as the weeks went on. Team / HR were very welcoming and friendly and any issues were addressed quickly to ensure intern happiness.

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

    • Made to feel part of the team right away, given work that would effect the team on a day to day basis so felt like part of the unit.

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

    • We were told exactly what was expected of us and manager's / HR were always happy to discuss ways in which we could improve. Mid-internship review allowed us to see how we were progressing and where to make further improvements.

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

    • At the start there was not a great deal to do, at the end there was almost too much. Perhaps it needs a bit of work to ensure that it is not all a mad rush at the end.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Largely given own projects to do, of which I had full ownership. Did also participate in line work but not to an extensive degree.

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

    • In general, I don't think that skills learnt whilst working really help academic learning and vice-versa because they are very different. That said, the skills learnt on the internship really will be useful in later working life.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Had the right balance between, work and fun. Never felt like I had to remain silent whilst people were working but at the same time, individuals did crack on with their own work when it was necesary.

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

    • Really well organised experience in terms of work and social balance. In terms of assesment, it was the first year of operation with certain criteria and so certain aspects could be improved. Particularly the rotation days, it is difficult to see how you can impress in one day that counts for 10% of the overall assessment.

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

    • We were given multiple training sessions in excel and had many Learn@Lunch events which gave us further understanding in important subjects.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Varies from year to year and so hard to say accurately what chances are of receiving an offer.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • At least one intern social event per week, varying widely in activity.

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

    • Central London, so expensive on a student's budget. However, salary was easily enough to cover costs.

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

    • Central London so excellent Nightlife

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

    • Lots of group sports / social events to participate in if you so wish.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

September 2012

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