Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the work I did, the opportunities I was given to learn more about RBS and the chances I got to visit other departments within the bank.

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

    • I was well looked after by my colleagues.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My line manager was very busy and wasn't in the office most of the time.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was given a lot of work at the start of the internship. However this tailed off towards the end.

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

    • I was assigned to put together a prospect list and manage a major food and drink event at the office headquarters.

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

    • Will not help me as much in my degree as day to day life.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere, everyone was very accommodating.

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

    • First week was well organised, however the structure of the body of the internship was sporadic in term of the amount of work I was assigned.

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

    • The first week in London we were provided training by Fitch ratings which proved to be a valuable experience.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Cost of living was not to bad.

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

    • Brilliant during the Fringe.

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

    • CSR Projects and a charity day

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

September 2015

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