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Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • It was very enjoyable. I was kept busy most of the time and learnt a lot about the bank.

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

    • My colleagues welcomed me very warmly and treated my like an equal.

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

    • My line manager was very helpful. He made sure that I enjoyed every little bit of my internship and allowed me to look into other divisions of the group.

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

    • There were both quiet days when I had plenty of time to explore more about the products but there was also plenty of busy days when I had an opportunity to attend client meetings.

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

    • I was given plenty of responsibility but would also like to take on some more challenging work.

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

    • Most definitely skills for life. I have always struggled with soft skills and this internship gave me many fantastic opportunities to develop them and apply them on a day-to-day basis.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very happy about their daily responsibilities and we had great fun during lunchtimes.

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

    • I experienced some issues with lack of access to crucial systems however overall I felt the whole internship was organised fairly well.

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

    • Plenty of internet based resources were made available to me.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Very appealing. I most certainly hope that I will get this job as RBS is a wonderful company to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went out for lunch quite frequently and organised our own socials.

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

    • Since I lived at home, living costs were not applicable. Socialising wise, I guess they were ok but it was still worth-while walking slightly further away from the city centre.

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

    • Plenty of pubs and bars.

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

    • Fantasy football team, bowling, you name it.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2014

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