RBS Spring Week Group Functions Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Most events that took place during the insight week were very enjoyable.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • 4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Everyone was very helpful and I was able to ask any questions I had.

    5/5

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

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The insight week was very well structured, with a time table given to us at the beginning of the week for each day.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The atmosphere during the insight week was good as the RBS employees were friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere among the students was good as well, however, it was a little competitive as we were being assessed throughout the week.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There was always someone to guide us throughout the day or to answer any questions.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • It helped a lot, as it was possible to look into several different sections of the bank.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • The vast majority of the employees I met were very friendly and approachable. This gave me the impression that RBS has a very open and friendly culture.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • After the spring week I now know which section of the bank interest me the most. (It wasn't just a day, it was five days)

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • RBS provided accommodation for students from outside of London and reimbursed travel and meal expenses to a reasonable extent.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • There were several networking drinks and lunches. The job shadowing sessions were a great opportunity for meeting other employees as well.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • They were organised as drinks or lunches and the atmosphere was very relaxed.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • 5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • This was an interesting and enjoyable week and I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in working for a bank.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Banking, Banking

London

April 2013


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