RBS Spring Insight Week Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • A really enjoybale week

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

    • They made you feel valued and as if they'd want you to come back to participate in future programs.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Help was always there if you needed it. People who were being shadowed were always ready to answer any questions.

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

    • The networking skills sessions will be useful to other aspects of life.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well and clearly structured. Timetables for the week were provided with maps. Always knew where you had to be.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Good atmosphere

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

    • We were provided with two days of training

    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?

    • The shadowing gave the kind of insight into how the bank and it's employees work that couldn't have otherwise been seen

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • People being shadowed were very open

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Accomodation and travel to london is offered for all those living outside the M25. ravel for the week could have also been reimbursed i think.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • The work shadowing was full of networking opportunity. There was networking at the final drinks event, and then opportunities to ask questions at the talks by senior employees throughout the week drinks.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Quiz, breakfast and lunch together everyday, drinks.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, and we were able to get involved in them on the final day.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2013

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