Change and Business Solutions Intern Review
at NatWest Group
Internship (1 Month+)
Project Management
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.3/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Everyday is different but there is a placement you work for 3.5 days which could be in any part of the bank. There is also time for talks, socials, and self-lead learning allocated. There is a business group project to work on as well.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I have implemented change into day-to-day processes.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Learnt a lot about project management and agile. Especially management skills and how to best support teams. I have also developed my PowerPoint and presentation skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Both early careers and management are very supportive. There's lots of support from everyone, including those on the graduate scheme. Everyone I've spoken to or reached out to has been super helpful.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very welcoming. Everyone wants you to do well. There's a greater focus on your learning rather than on existing knowledge and experience.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
There's not much I would change. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at NatWest Group
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group
Look into the critical people capabilities (CPCs) as this is what is most important to them when applying, They care more about your potential and personality than your current experience and knowledge.
