Spring Intern Services Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The 5 day insight gave us an opportunity to explore many different areas of RBS. From various skill sessions, to presentations, to job shadowing, the week was very enjoyable and well structured throughout.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Particularly during the 2 days of job shadowing, I felt that all the employees treated me like their co-worker. They took the time to show and explain the particular project tasks they were working on. Also, we participated in group exercises during these days, where our opinion were well respected.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Throughout the week, we were given lots of support, whether it was socially or indeed employability wise. The organisers gave us lots of opportunities to develop new skills and guided us along the process. Plus, the external firm that came in taught me some new topics about finance.

    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 felt that the presentation sessions that we completed were extremely valuable to our university degree as 'practice makes perfect.' Presently to senior managers was challenging, yet really enjoyable and helped boost my confidence. Also, gaining real life experience of working life within an organisation will definitely help in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • I thought that the whole week was well structured, with a clear timetable that was kept to daily. The variety of events on offer were great and there was the right balance between job shadowing and sessions.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Given everyone on the programme has similar interests, socially the week was enjoyable. Also, all the staff that helped us created a pleasant and friendly, but professional environment.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Even though this was just an insight, RBS really invests in the youth and helped us to develop our skills. Through the practical sessions and events, we made the most of what they offered, which was great.

    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?
  • In the job shadowing, we were able to get a small flavour of what it would be like to have a job. A wide diversity of roles are on offer within the bank, and the events helped get an understanding of a few.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • The company culture was a very important aspect of the insight week. We were given plenty of presentation of what the aim and beliefs of the company are and through events, like the CSR activity we gained a clear understanding.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Within the services programme, I really got a good understanding on where my career will hopefully lead to. There is such a large range of jobs on offer which they gave us opportunities to explore and see where our interest lie.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Covered travel, accommodation and food expenses


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Apart from the job shadowing, which was a huge part of the week, they were a couple networking events everyday.

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • They are really what you make of them, and I felt the best ones were talking to the current graduates, who have been in our positions

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Not really, but could have just asked

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes, without a doubt, an opportunity to explore what a bank has to offering us students is priceless. We were able to learn new skills, network with employees, improve our presentation skills and most importantly job shadow in the real working world.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015


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