Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Great experience. Have got so much out of it in terms of knowledge, experience and confidence.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Sometimes it can be hard to add value but if you do what you can then it is valued and you are encouraged to take on more responsibility where possbile.

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

    • This is largely left to your own initiative but guidance is always there when you ask for it.

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

    • I was busy pretty much all the time but rarely pushed too far.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Probably as much as I could have taken on legally. Unfortunately there are quite a lot of restrictions on what you are allowed to do.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Priceless experience. I will take a lot away from this in terms of skills and career development.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fairly relaxed atmosphere. Good fun people. Can go out for drinks etc.

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

    • Very well organised by HR. But the desks could give more structure to interns to help them learn more.

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

    • A lot of time and money. Very impressive.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hope to receive an offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Can make what you want of it really. Have the entire of London to explore so plenty to do.

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

    • Very expensive in the city obviously.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great bars around Liverpool Street.

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

    • Not really apart from with interns. Although I know some people played football with there desks in the evening.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2010

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