Markets Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Challenging but worth it when I look back on how much I've learned

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

    • The work I did was appreciated by the team and meant something

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • On the whole good support, some instances could have had more support

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

    • Quite busy and some days too much so to rotate enough, however didn't think that this was a bad thing at all

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

    • More on my first desk producing key data and info for the team to pass to clients. Desk 2 is less so but more research internally for the team to use

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Balancing work and deadlines is probably the most important thing

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great

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

    • Perfectly organised. Well structured with room for movement as well

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

    • Lots of time dedicated to us and great training week

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 50/50

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • great, everyone always up for going out and even a quick smoothie after work...

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Full of life during the week

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

    • Yes 5 a side football league and netball

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2013

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