Function Spring Week Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • I love the fact that we had a great depth of insight on the department we actually work for in the future. And the spring week is very well-structured.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Very much. Because we had different sessions that interact with senior staffs and graduates. They shared their experience and feeling while working at RBS.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We are assigned to many small teams during job shadowing and people there are friendly to talk us through their projects.

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

    • Presentation and networking skills. This will help us to obtain an internship in the coming future.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very structured. Starting of with introduction from each departments to in depth work shadowing. It ends with an assessment, which is perfect.

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

    • Friendly and helpful especially the current graduates and staffs who are willing to answer your queries amd never get bored of it.

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

    • The bank helps us to develop our soft skills such as presentation and networking skills.

    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?

    • Very much after 4 work shadowing in each division.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Especially when you have a formal and informal chat with employees. You know where to receive support.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Valuable because you understand which areas you orefer to work at.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was reimbursed expenses.

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

    • Many opportunites even after the working hours.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • A lot but it depends on your willingness to speak with someone.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • CSR.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

April 2015

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