Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I truly enjoyed the experience and the opportunity I was given. Liked the learning process, the people and work I was exposed to.

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

    • Depending on the rotation I was on, all colleagues were open to help you and to show you the business, but it depends on the connection you build with the desk.

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

    • I was lucky enough to be supported and guided by my line managers with the right extent to have the possibility to develop myself on the internship.

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

    • As always, some days were busier than others. I appreciated all work and responsibility I was given and the desk were responsible in giving me work to help them add value on the desk.

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

    • The right amount of responsibility to know what you are working on, while still asking questions and improve yourself

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

    • I believe practical insights helps the understanding of theoretical studies in university and an internship is the best opportunity to develop the most during university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Depends on the desk I rotated on. All desk were united and worked in a nice, friendly, yet professional atmosphere.

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

    • RBS internships are well organised, focused on the well being of the interns, however more structured guidance could be given to line managers and interns before and during the internship.

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

    • I felt like RBS truly invested in Markets interns and saw genuine possibility for future collaboration through guidance and development

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future employment prospects are very appealing, but better guidance should have been given at the beginning of the internship to know what you are assessed against.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social events between networks, more events with seniors should be proposed

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

    • London is the most expensive place on earth, but it's worth it

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

    • Liverpool street has great bars and exposure to Shoreditch clubs

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

    • As much as possible

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2015

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