Summer Intern - Technology Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Really interesting stuff, meeting loads of new friends and lots of events to go to. The training week was very much worth it.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Some really nice people, some of them obviously don't have time but that is understandable.

    3/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Mentor for the interns group project was excellent. He is a senior MD and gave us loads of his time to help us develop our ideas.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There was a lot less work from the desk than I could have handled but the intern app project filled in the gaps.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Left responsible for pushing forward a project which was a good experience.

    5/5

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

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Most of the time it was very quiet but people do need to work so that is not a bad thing!

    3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well organised via Outlook calendars

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Paid for the training week!

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing!!

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Really good, have met loads of nice people and I know I will definitely keep in touch with some of them. Ave 1 event per week with free drinks!

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Well... it is London

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Standard London

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Did a day of woodwork on a playgound in Islington which was fantastic!

    5/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012


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