Spring Intern CPB Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Very enjoyable, a good mix of assessment and insight all at a good pace.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Very well looked after, with good accommodation provided, travel expenses paid for and lunch very good throughout the week. Employees also very happy to answer any questions which were asked.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • A good level, particularly from graduates on job shadowing days.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • A much better understanding of the banking world and any the sectors which I would potentially like to work in in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well structured. A good combination of assessment, job shadowing and insight into RBS with a good amount of time spent on each.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Enjoyable and welcoming, the employees we met were very helpful and the atmosphere between one another as interns was very friendly.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Explained the core values of RBS well as well as a better understanding of the banking industry as a whole.

    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 clearly, much time was spent networking with current graduates to ascertain what the experience was truly like for them.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Very clearly indeed, the company's core values were repeated from day 1 to the final day.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Invaluable, definitely highlighted that this was a career I would seriously consider.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • All travel and accommodation was reimbursed, as well as expenses for lunch and dinner.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes, a huge amount, met different employees from different sectors through the week.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Very good, often a very relaxed atmosphere where you felt free to ask whichever questions you wished.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes, a networking session was devoted to explaining the different opportunities available which was delivered by current employees.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Most definitely, if not only to see the world of banking but the skills learnt whilst networking were very useful.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015


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