Summer Trainee Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

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

    • Each and every member of staff was more than willing to assist and provide help if needed. After the initial settling in period, you are made to feel part of the team.

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

    • My manager and the HR team booked regular meetings with me to discuss my progress aswell as any questions/concerns I had at all.

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

    • Always had work to do

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given various tasks and individual projects to complete which kept me busy and enabled me to assist the team as a whole.

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

    • The training and skills I have developed have enabled me to be confident with entering graduate positions within Operations. I received training on various individual computer programmes/systems as well as general knowledge on UK financial law and regulations. In addition, RBC provided us with events focused on employability such as CV and Interview workshops.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was inviting yet professional

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

    • The summer was extremely organised with a planned schedule given to us on our start day.

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

    • RBC went above their call of duty of simply providing work experience and offered various workshops to ensure our success of applying to graduate positions. These include CV, interview workshops as well as the opportunity to practise our presentation skills.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • RBC has offered me and others such a fantastic programme and invested so heaviliy in us that I hope above any other company to join their graduate position.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All students were provided with regular opportunities to meet and socialise with others. In addition the students would also arrange amongst themselves to attend places after/outside work

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

    • Although the area is relatively expensive, this is expected for the City of London

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

    • More than plenty of places to choose from!!

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

    • Various social groups and networking events to attend. Students completed a game of rounders against staff

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2014

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