Functions spring intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

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

    • Really useful as i found out a lot about what it is like to work in a bank and especially how the risk and finance departments work

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

    • I was taken good care of during my week. There was always help available with any queries.

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

    • I could not have asked for more!

    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 think this week has given me a better idea as to what i want to do in my future career

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very good! We got a well structured timetable and i also thought the assessments over the week were well spaced

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

    • I really liked how friendly everyone was and were always ready to help

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

    • We had a variety of activities and i was satisfied with what was included in the week

    5/5
  • 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?

    • The shadowing provided me with a real picture about what it is to work in rbs

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

    • I can see how rbs value their customers and how their ultimate aim to to do the best for their customers. The culture and values are motivating and they are up everywhere reminding employees why they are there

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

    • The introductory speaker sessions were really good providing a brief overview. However, i thought the shadowing sessions could have been tailored to what the students really wanted to know. (Specific areas of a certain division)

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • Yes, we got a chance to talk to current grduates and find out more about the firm from their perspectives

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

    • There could have been more graduates called in for networking. We were a large group so it was quite hard to get decent time with a graduate to have a proper conversation

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, on our last day this was available from presentations given by the graduates

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

    • An amazing opportunity, so I would definitely recommend this to a friend

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

April 2015

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