Spring Insight Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • The Spring Insight was well organised and thoughtfully planned out. I learned a lot and I enjoyed the experience overall.

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

    • I definitely felt valued during my time there and everyone I met was extremely welcoming and happy to answer my questions.

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

    • Again, everyone there was happy to answer my questions and I never felt lacking in this regard.

    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 Insight has already helped me narrow down my career choices, which is extremely valuable. We had several Managing Directors come in and talk to us about their divisions, and all of them happily gave advice about career choices.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Everything was well structured and well timed out, which was very impressive considering this was only the second year they have done a Spring Insight.

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

    • Everyone was welcoming and genuinely seemed to enjoy talking about their work and answering our questions.

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

    • In terms of personal training and development, we conducted an investment banking case study and a trading game. While both were insightful, I would have appreciated more detailed feedback.

    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?

    • I feel that I have a much better understanding of what it would be like to work full time at RBC. We had many opportunities to ask questions to employees and there was a networking event afterwords, which had a good ratio of employees to students.

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

    • I had already heard lots about RBC's culture before the Spring Insight, but talking to employees just confirmed what a great culture they have.

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

    • It was incredibly helpful and has already helped me narrow down my career choices.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • The Spring Insight was not paid, but I was reimbursed for my expenses.

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

    • There was a networking event at the end of the days, and the employees even stayed after it was officially over.

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

    • The networking event was very great and there was a good ratio of employees to students.

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

    • During the graduate panel we had the opportunity to ask first and second year employees questions about their work/life balance.

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

    • I already have.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015

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