C&IB Technology Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I learned a lot from my internship(technical skills and soft skills)

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

    • My team bonded like a family, and I am glad to be in it :)

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

    • My manager supported me a lot throughout the internship. He would sit with me for the whole day when his diary is not too packed.

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

    • I am very busy during business hour, but I do get off work at about 6:00-6:30.

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

    • I was given an individual project during the internship, and gave a demo at the end of my internship. People really appreciated my project, but it is not the central business of the team.

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

    • Skills for life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and fun, but it can be quite intense at times.

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

    • I think there are too many social events and talks, but that is a good thing :)

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

    • Most of the investment comes from my manager's time. The company also arranged many training workshops, but I apparently prefer my manager's personal coaching.

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

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

    • Not too sure yet, but positive to get an offer.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good interaction :)

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expect central London prices.

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

    • Expect central London nightlife.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • It's not too bad.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science

London

September 2014

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