Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • There were some elements i found slightly repetitive but on the whole i found the experience insightful and enjoyable.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I felt as though the members of staff were keen to give me a good insight and even convinve me to come to work here. However on occassion it felt slightly like we were in the way mainly when the people we were shadowing were particularly busy.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I received a lot of suport from members of the company. I was given comtact details and the awas made to feel like my questions were welcomed and they were certainly well answered. We received some specific external training that was extremely valuable for me.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The training in particular was valuable industry knowledge that was new to me and confirmed my choice in the banking sector

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Parts of the programme were very wel thought through and structured however my work shadow placement was in the same place 3 times despite me specifying all different areas of interest.

    3/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The atmosphere between staff and students was pleasant although some stuff were more approachable than others.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Hiring external training people was extremely appreciated.

    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?
  • We saw different roles but again mine was slightly repetitve and it was hard to see day to day activites as many people paused their jobs to give presentations.

    4/5

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

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • More diversity would help to see different areas.

    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?
  • 5/5

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

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

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

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

April 2015


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