Spring Week Undergraduate Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • The group of students on my spring week were great which made the experience very enjoyable. The co-ordinator's were also very friendly and made me feel very comfortable.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I did feel valued during the week.

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

    • The support from the staff was fantastic; I asked no end of questions and every member of staff answered these as best they could and very honestly which I appreciated.

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

    • For my degree in Accounting and Finance it has helped me understand the wider picture and put everything into perspective but beyond that it is limited only due to what I have learnt is basic. The skills I have developed will be very useful and help me towards securing an internship next year and for further jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very structured; we were given timetables for each day.

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

    • Very good; I was surprised that there was no tension between students which was great and welcomed.

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

    • They invested a lot of training and development accross the week; networking skills and presentation skills.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • The job shadowing and visiting the offices (Gogarburn in Edinburgh) definitely gives an insight into this.

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

    • We had a large insight into the culture and it seems fantastic; following their ruined reputation this surprised me as it seems a great place to work.

    5/5
  • 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?

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

    • We had a networking event on the first day and plenty of opportunities in the job shadowing sessions.

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

    • Good exposure to graduates.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Compared to other companies, I wasn't told about the networks, charities and group activities available.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes as it is very insightful not just to RBS but to the culture of a bank and the full time working life.

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

Scotland

April 2014

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