Commercial Banking Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed the intern ship, it was what I expected and more. Learnt loads and got a better understanding of the bank.

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

    • RBS really love their interns, we were made to feel like part of the team and started to produce good work

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

    • Full support by managers, buddies and early careers team, but still had a sense of independence

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

    • It changed quite a bit, some days I was extremely busy, somedays not so much. I would say that you have as much work as you ask for. If you want further opportunities they will provide them for you.

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

    • In the final few weeks, I was starting to produce quality work which was used within the bank. I was in a customer facing role and met customers almost daily so I would say I had a decent amount of responsibility

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

    • Technical and personal skills really developed and im sure I will use them again

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Busy open plan office, great atmosphere, you really feel like part of the team but its quiet enough to get on with work.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • Invested loads of training, individual members of staff always had time to help us

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

    • 4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • very appealing

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes

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

    • not expensive, but it depends on your lifestyle

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

    • good

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

    • yes

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North West

September 2015

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