Insight Day Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I loved the insight. It was an action packed day! Looked at both Global IB and Global Markets.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone at RBC was friendly, helpful and made me feel welcome to the event.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • So much! We got to listen to MDs, VPs and graduates, who all offered advice and guidance. Moreover HR gave us help and guidance in the games that we played.

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

    • I feel that my presentation skills have improved since the event, that should help me in my degree and in further life.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. There was a clear plan and it was executed perfectly.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Great. Everyone was always happy, everyone was helpful, there were no bad vibes from anyone.

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

    • It was only a day so this was limited. But we heard from graduates what skills are good to have for this industry.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • We spoke to many graduates who have been first years at university before and gone through the application process etc. They told us exactly what life is like at RBCCM

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The company values were never pushed in our faces, the company culture was evident in every employee we met. It was refreshing for this.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I really want to apply for the summer internship following the insight day!

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was reimbursed for travel expenses, although had to sort out my own accommodation.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • We had a networking session at the end of the day! We met a diverse range of employees.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • They were very informative, very honest.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, there are a lot of sports events. Rowing, running, cycling, tough mudder etc. Sounds ideal.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I would recommend this to any first year at university, friend or not!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2015

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