Data Integrity, TMG (Transaction Management Group), Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the placement. I was given long term project work as well as short term BAU tasks to undertake throughout my internship. Many speaker sessions and networking sessions were provided as well which improved the placement.

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

    • I felt immediately valued by my colleagues as from day 1 I was given many tasks that were previously being undertaken by my colleagues. All of the work I undertook was value adding.

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

    • The advice and guidance I received from everybody at the bank was brilliant and I could not fault how supportive all of my colleagues were.

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

    • This varied throughout the internship. Overall, I was given taskst that made sure I was busy everyday throughout my internship, often having to come in early or stay late to complete tasks set.

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

    • I was given a huge amount of responsibility undertaking lots of long term projects for my 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?

    • It will not directly assist me in my degree studies, perhaps largely in terms of time management, however what I have learnt throughout the 10 weeks will be invaluable for my future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a great feeling of collaboration throughout the bank, as well as a mutual confidence in the performance of the Bank going forward.

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

    • Everything was organised in advance, upon arrival I received a welcome pack outlining everything that I need to know which I was able to refer to later on. As well as that, everything throughout my internship was added to my calendar upon arrival which helped me to settle in.

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

    • The company invested a lot of time and money into me during my placement. Training sessions, one-to-one meetings, speaker sessions etc.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • The graduate program has been changed and improved, it looks very appealing and interesting.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All of the other interns were great - the social scene was very good,

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

    • For me personally it was very cheap. Great location with good value bars, and close to where I live so cheap travel.

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

    • Just near Shoreditch, and very central - great nightlife.

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

    • There were loads of opportunities to get involved in socials and sports.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Business Management

London

September 2014

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