Business Management Summer Intern (Trading Technology) Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement, it was a great experience overall.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues and very much a part of the team. I feel we interacted well and things like team lunches etc. really helped me to get to know my colleagues better and as a result I felt accepted and valued.

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

    • My Line Manager was extremely supportive and gave me a lot of guidance. The rest of my team were extremely helpful as well.

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

    • I was quite busy on a daily basis but didn't feel overworked. I felt the targets I was set were achievable and realistic.

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

    • I felt I was given quite a lot of responsibility and I really valued this. I as able to work on three projects. My Line Manager and colleagues gave me support and feedback, but essentially the projects were mine to run and manage and I was responsible for their overall success.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think the soft skills I developed in particular (time management, networking, project management, communication ability etc) will really serve me well in my final year in university and in my working life as well. The training we received was very helpful as well as it helped me learn more about Excel as well as the industry in general.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I felt the atmosphere was very friendly and supportive, especially in my team. It was very interactive and lively and I never felt bored or dull. We worked hard, but we also made sure to interact and have fun,. Events like team lunches etc. really help me feel valued and accepted. All in all, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and wok environment,

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

    • It was very well organized and set-up. Everything was well planned and went smoothly.

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

    • I feel that they invested a lot in me

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

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

    • I would very much like to work on the graduate scheme,

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

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

    • London - so relatively expensive.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London - so again loads of night life.

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

    • Yes, there were.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2015

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