Spring Week Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • Quite a learning experience. But at times it was very ad-hoc. When tasks were given they were a lot but had to do some simple tasks as well.

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

    • Some colleagues were very friendly and supportive and gave feedback on work that I did.

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

    • Lots of careers advice, gave me a lot to think about

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

    • Useful knowledge about how a bank works. The best bits were getting hands on experience.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well organised, but a few of the talks weren't that relevant or interesting.

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

    • Was made to feel welcome, all expenses were paid for which is nice!

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

    • Lots of opportunity to speak to people and learn from their guidance.

    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?

    • Future employment with the company is appealing when talking to other interns based in other finance divisions

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

    • Could see offices informally.

    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?

    • Accommodation was also arranged

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

    • Definitely yes

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

    • Too long sometimes and was thus exhausting

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

    • Central london, lots of bars and restaurants

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

    • Great career insight

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2014

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