Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I got on really well with my line manager and everyone in my team. I was really involved with the team and always had work to do. I did meaningful work and not just admin tasks. My line manager gave me constructive feedback throughout the internship to allow me to develop. The team I was based in was quite social so I could get on well with the team.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I was given meaningful work to do and feedback after every task. My team invited me to meetings and calls, they always made sure that I had interesting work to do. I was really welcomed by the team.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My line manager was brilliant. She gave me appropriate and constructive feedback throughout the process. I was given the right amount of work, she made sure that I had things to do. She also supported me throughout the projects making sure that I had enough time.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was given the right amount of work. Some days were busier than others, for example when a paper was due in. I never felt too much pressure, but I was never sitting around doing nothing. I always asked for more work when it was needed.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I contributed to credit and sightings papers, and often my work was not changed before submission. My manger gave me tasks that she knew I was capable of and trusted me to do them to a high standard.

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Although the skills I developed aren't relevant to my degree they are relevant to my future career. I have learnt a lot throughout the internship as I had little knowledge of banking previous to the internship. The skills I have learnt are transferable to the graduate scheme if I am successful, or to any other future career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Everyone was really friendly and welcoming.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • My team were great but the overall organisation was pretty poor. There is little information on the hiring process and the on boarding was very disorganised.

    2/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I wasn't there long enough for any formal training, but I developed a lot of skills.

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • 3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • The process is slightly unclear.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    5/5

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

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

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • 3/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2015


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