Business Banking intern Review
at NatWest Group
Internship (1 Month+)
Banking
Birmingham
Review Submitted: August 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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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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.
Shadowing people working at natwest and learning from people working in different departments of the commercial banking sector. Observing customer calls such as financial health checks and working on several individual projects on topics like net promoter support and AI in banking.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a certain amount of responsibility to work on projects and deliver on time. I was trusted with some surveys to analyze and give feedback on and I was also given the responsibility to work on self development.
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 learnt how to not be in my comfort zone, go out of my way and try to learn more. I have learnt how to be observant and vigilant of my work. Most of all I have learn how to manage my time and balance my social and work 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
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I had a lot of support from my manager and my buddy throughout my internship. Along with that other people from the team and other graduates and interns were always available to help.
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?
The company culture was very helpful and motivating. Every second person would encourage you and help you progress. The bank as a whole has one purpose and everyone was working towards that, championing potential and moving forward with every step.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
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?
Through the 8 week journey I thoroughly enjoyed my journey and if I had the chance I would do it all over again. Every step was exciting and every new project was a new challenge
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
I would advice someone to take up new opportunities and put your best foot out there. Do not shy away from being yourself and dont be afraid to ask questions. This internship is based to learn and take away some great advice
