Spring Week Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • A good intuition into the capital markets of RBS via their insight programme.

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

    • It was great. They reimbursed our travel costs and accommodation was provided. Can see how much RBS invest in their spring week interns.

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

    • We were involved in different activities with the representatives from different departments.

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

    • The training and presentation were really good. It draws us to be more engaging and helped shaped my organizational skills

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well planned. Structured. Days were intense but it was always interesting for spring interns to pick up the things they thought us.

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

    • People in RBS are great. Friendly, helpful. Very skilled and interesting individuals.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company investment in us is invaluable. A lot of training and work shadowing opportunities.

    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?

    • I would like to work with RBS because of their diverse culture. Firm is big and have a lot of resources.

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

    • Have a good understanding of the work environment through the various programmes that was offered to us, spring interns.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Has helped me narrowed down my options. Was a very good in-depth knowledge and experience for me.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travel allowances covered. Accommodation also provided.

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

    • There was a lot of networking opportunities after each sessions. From senior staff members to recent graduates ....

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Get to learn more about their daily operations, what they do outside their work, the company culture and opportunities within the industry. Was very good overall

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

    • RBS offered a lot of charity and volunteering work (a lot of CSR opportunities) ....

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I thought it was really well structured. RBS is definitely a good firm to work with. Would recommend you to apply if you would like to have an insight into the banking industry. Plenty of opportunities ....

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

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2014

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