SPRING INTERN CIB Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed the insight. It was a great opportunity to find out more about RBS and meet many people.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I felt very valued throughout my time at the company. We were treated well throughout the process and employees took the time to chat with you and were genuinely interested.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • We received a good amount of support throughout the week. We informed well before tasks what we were doing, and this gave you a good chance to prepare.

    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 skills developed with be of great benefit in my degree studies and beyond. The insight into how RBS and the Investment bank work was invaluable. The knowledge gained from work shadowing will help in future jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The insight was structured very well. We knew before we attended what the plan was. Each activity ran smoothly and there were never any issues.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The atmosphere during the insight was great. Everyone enjoyed themselves and became friendly and there were many events that gave us an opportunity to get to know each other.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • RBS offered many skill sessions during the week with a variety of different trainers, which gave us a good opportunity to develop our skills.

    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 insight gave me a good understanding of what it would be like to have a full time role with RBS. This was made possible due to the work shadowing and opportunities to network.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • We were given various presentations which helped us understand the company culture and got to experience it ourselves during the work shadowing. So overall got a good understanding.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The insight really demonstrated what it would be like to work in this industry and the networking opportunities gave us a good chance to find out what the job would really be like.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • We were given great accommodation and all expenses paid.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • There were lots of opportunities for networking, including drinks, lunches and work shadowing.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The networking and social events were good fun. Employees were very open and honest about their experiences and we were able to have a good time.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • We learnt about the CSR opportunities available to RBS employees and were even able to take part in one ourselves.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I would definitely recommend this insight to a friend. It was a brilliant week with a great mixture of tasks and events to take part in. It's a great opportunity to learn about the organisation, meet interesting people and give yourself the chance to get fast tracked for a summer internship.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

May 2015


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