Spring Week Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • About You
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.4
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

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

    • All the staff are very friendly and helpful, and it is really good to talk to some graduates as well because they have just gone through our period and they know exactly what we are worried about and what information we need.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Some sessions are beyond my scope of understanding but overall it is a good use of time during the spring week.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I received a lot of support in all kinds of aspects and it helped a lot during this week and it is also beneficial for my study in the future.

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

    • I don't have many presentations in my degree studies but the presentation skills here has helped me a lot in terms of public speaking and confidence

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Overall it was quite well structured but more breaks between sessions would be better because we need some time to digest the information we got from the previous session.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was really helpful and friendly.

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

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • 4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • 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?

    • It would be rather nice if accommodation was provided for people live in London because it takes me one hour to get to the office while living in the hotel takes only ten minutes.

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

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

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

    • I don't think there are many opportunities for employees to work outside the UK although there are office in Poland, India and America.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 4/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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