M&IB Markets Summer Analyst - Sales Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Very good organisation and a lot of learning. Overall a good internship, to be exposed to a wide range of departments.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Colleagues on the desk did value my work, but no interest in myself as an individual.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • A lot of support from the graduates on the teams, but barely any from the supervisors and line manager.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

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

    • No responsibilities were given in my first rotation but on my second I got more were given to me.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learned a lot through this internship through networking (not necessarily from my home desk) and I have definitely learned a lot of skills that will help me to build a career in this industry

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Could vary a lot depending on the day, but in most cases people on the desks did not include you in the 'fun' parts of the day.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very good organisation by HR

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

    • A lot of interest in the 'personal development' of the interns by the company, development of soft skills and actual knowledge.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really good people and events! Had loads of fun for sure!

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

    • Expensive but you are paid accordingly

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

    • Good bars and lounges close bye!

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

    • Especially in Sports

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2013

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