graduate trainee Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • The placement was god. Many opportunities to network and socialize within the firm. Very good exposure

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

    • The environment in the office was very friendly. The teams I worked in were very comforting and helpful.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Supervisors and other colleagues were very helpful in guiding me throughout the placement. They were very helpful in comforting me throughout the internship.

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

    • I was extremely busy, with many days requiring me to work overtime.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • We were given reasonable amount of work load giving sufficient insight into the work life as a permanent employee.

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

    • Strengthen my communication and team work skills which not only helped me in my degree but also in extra curricular activities.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was very active and vibrant. A typical banking environment!!

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

    • The internship was well organised and spaced out with a good opportunities to network with people in office and during social events.

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

    • The company invested alot in-terms of organizing social events and training events.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good future opportunities, especially as interns as most of the permanent places are filled by interns.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many company events and parties were organised to interact and socialize with other interns.

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

    • Very expensive, as it was central London

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

    • Very happening as it was London

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

    • Yes, the firm had many opportunities to be involved in charity events and other social clubs

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

July 2014

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