西瓜视频

Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting, dynamic, variety of exercises and tasks

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

    • First rotation team made me feel like I'd been there for years. The second rotation team was quite quiet and they weren't very talkative

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

    • A lot of help and support, always providing guidance and tips on how to get the task done

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

    • Some quiet days, some days where I worked 6am-midnight or 9am-2am. Otherwise generally fairly balanced.

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

    • I compiled reports and updates that were sent directly to clients/sovereigns, a lot 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?

    • A lot of soft/transferable skills that will be applicable to any job

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • First rotation - a lot of chatter and joking around, amazing. Second rotation - too quiet, people hardly talk to each other there and I found the atmosphere quite strained.

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

    • Excellent organisation, most things ran pretty well, on time and well coordinated.

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

    • A lot of training, a lot of resources

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

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

    • Hopefully will get a graduate offer!

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?

    • First rotation - a lot of pub outings Second rotation - NONE Interns - a few outings here and there, lunches and BBQs

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

    • I live in London anyway, so I didn't find the prices a shock, but I do realise living and going out costs in London are very high

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Working til midnight or 2am = no life, no going out in the evenings

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Fundraising, charity work

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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