Summer Intern - Capital Markets Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Really good place to complete an internship - good people who knew what they were doing and were willing to let you learn.

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

    • We got on very well.

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

    • They were excellent with me when I expressed interest in coming back for more placements.

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

    • Good variety.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Had my own projects/tasks.

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

    • Not sure my degree is directly linked to my chosen career, so this doesn't really apply.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Good fun.

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

    • Very professional across the board.

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

    • Nothing on paper, but they were really good at spending time with me and helping me learn about the market.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Very attractive.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We got on very well, in work and out.

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

    • London - it's always going to be expensive.

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

    • London - everything you could ever want or dream of!

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

November 2009

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