Summer Analyst Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was really enjoyable and gave you the chance to witness a wide variety of business areas across the bank.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My immediate team and also various wider team members made me feel very welcomed and valued. The working culture is really good.

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

    • Line managers are really helpful and are always there to help. They are very busy in their day jobs but given the appropriate time, they are always willing to help and better your understanding.

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

    • Very busy. The workload can be daunting but as long as your are able to organise and plan, it is not too bad.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • It tended to increase with time. Towards the middle/end expectation increased and I was responsible for creating documents/items that would be directly sent to clients.

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

    • You continually develop skills day to day which help going forward. The training is there to provide a platform which eventually all becomes useful day to day.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Brilliant. There was lots of good banter between colleagues but there was also a serious element also. The working culture was good to be a part of.

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

    • Generally very good. Sometimes we needed more clarity, but otherwise it was generally very good.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They always helped to develop, though this often was down to you. Whilst there was development programmes in place, I found taking the initiative yourself was more beneficial as your could tailor your development accordingly.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Very. It is a great organisation to work for, which I think has been unfairly given negative coverage in the press.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we met up everyday for lunch and went out periodically.

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

    • Not too bad, in line with my university.

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

    • It was good.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, lots of events and sports socials.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

September 2015

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