Summer analyst Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I feel I have been put in a wrong role that I did not ask for or wanted, and that resulted in me not enjoying the internship as much even though it had a lot of positive sides to it. There were some days that were really rewarding but in general I did not enjoy it.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues, they were all very appreciative and helpful. I was given a lot of independence to work on the project I was given and encouraged to take a pro active approach. Everyone was always prepared to give me feedback, especially when I did something well.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisor was very helpful and has given me constant support, through one to one meetings as well as being very approachable. If he wasn't around, the rest of the team was always there to give me a hand. I felt that if I needed help or support, I could ask for it.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I always had something to do, but some days were slower than others. You can always ask for more work if you find yourself bored, so I think it offers a good balance.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given quite a lot of responsibility and the projects I was working on weren't something invented for me to have work, they were things that needed to get done. I was also given a lot of independence. All in all I felt valued and like a member of the team.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Again, because I was put in a role that does not interest me that much or has a connection with my studies I have not developed my skills that much. By taking on extra projects I got closer to the field that I'm studying, and I do feel that this internship helped me develop some skills that are outside of what I do at university

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere in the office was very relaxed and friendly, but almost boring at times.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Everything from the organisation side of things was good, I just feel that it could have been better in terms of much of a notice we get and communication with the managers.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We received excel training as well as a general introduction to banking which was very good and interesting.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I really liked the company and would enjoy working for it in a different role

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There was a sense of community and you definitely meet a lot of people.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived in London, so it was quite expensive

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife was great as it's a big city with many things to do and places to visit.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was an organised charity challenge

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2015

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