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NatWest Group

Financing solutions intern Review

at NatWest Group

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

Review Submitted: July 2023

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Taking part in team meeting, writing reports, sitting in on a variety of meeting within the department, writing up a customer information pack and having talks with a variety of people within the bank.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given desk projects which will be used by the teams after I leave and given to clients, both new and existing. I have also written section of reports used internally and sat in on meetings with VPs and directors.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed my report writing skills, independent thinking, communication and learnt how to work in a corporate environment. I have also learnt about lots of different sectors within the bank and the breath of clients we serve.
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?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
All my managers, as well as other people in the team were extremely supportive and gave me lots of work to do. I was guided though every task whilst also being trusted to exercise my own judgment,
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?
Everyone I spoke to was extremely friendly, helpful and supportive. All the people I booked meeting with were very helpful and gave a great insight into the company and encouraged me to be curious and ask questions.
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?
4/5
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?
I have really enjoyed my placement and learnt so much in such a short amount of time. I have been really involved on so many different projects and been given the opportunity to sit in on so many meetings, both internally and with clients.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

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
Through the application process be inquisitive and curious, whilst being professional. Do your research on the company and its initiatives before hand
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