Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.4/5
  • The Role
    2.1
  • The Company
    2.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • - Line manager was brilliant - focussed on personal development rather than persuading me to join the business - Desk didnt suit intern (relationship management role) - Did not align my skills and abilities to my role - why put a technical mathematical person in a sales role????

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

    • - Averagely so.

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

    • Lots - but was relatively infrequent (met once a week)

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

    • Not busy. Relationship management role NOT suitable for internship - why would they take me on important client meetings?

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • none.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • - VBA - Future, option pricing theory

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Average at best.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • average.

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

    • None.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good!

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

    • V cheap

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Top notch

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

    • 1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

September 2015

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