Fixed Income Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The people are all really friendly which made work enjoyable.

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

    • They all appreciated the work I had completed.

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

    • Direct management supported and gave all the resources needed.

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

    • It varied due to work fluctuations.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had t+1 responsibility, industry controls.

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

    • Alot of transferable skills, also gave insight to skills needed directly for the industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A really friendly office.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • A few bits of mismatch between London and Manchester.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Time spent on transferable sills. Emphasis put on personal development.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Still to find out.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • All interns got on really well. A mixture of intern and grad events.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The accomodation was relatively expensive due to the time needed. The cost of living otherwise was very good.

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

    • City centre night life.

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

    • A few networking activities.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

September 2013

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