Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The internship was great,but finding work was sometimes a bit hard. However, the environment was very helpful and welcoming. I would recommend the RBS internship.

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

    • It was easy to see that my colleagues were happy to have me there. They were eager to give me responsibilities and I felt like I contributed to the team.

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

    • At RBS you get a buddy, a line manager as well as severeal points of contact. The careers team was not too easy to get a hold of, but the local managers were very keen to provide support.

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

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

    • When I was busy I was really busy and I got given a lot of responsibility at the same level as a regular employee. There were however quiet periods where I did work without 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?

    • I will have really good use of the skills I have gained both in University and in my further career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The RBS headquarters are placed outsideof Edinburgh, and has great grounds which provide for a good work environment. The general feeling in the office was relaxed and fun and although work got done the atmosphere was great.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The organisation was terrible up to the point of starting the internship. There was a real lack in communication. When the internship started however it was well structured and I felt like there had been made a plan ahead of my arrival.

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

    • I got all the training that I reasonably could have been given and had opportunities for more if I wanted.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • The graduate schemes with RBS are very appealing and a successful internship will lead to a position.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social side of the internship was very gppd, however this was all arranged by the interns, so everyone was not included.

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

    • Rent was about £600 a month, and a night out about £25.

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

    • Edinburgh night-life was impressive, especially as the internship took place during the festival.

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

    • Opportunities are there for those looking for them, but they are not widely advertised.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

September 2015

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