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NatWest Group

Change and Business Solutions Intern Review

at NatWest Group

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Business Operations

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: August 2023

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Support and Guidance
3.8/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Shadowing and doing any work given to me by my assigned team. Also completed a business project with a group of other interns
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was not given much responsibility initially within my placement, but i was able to get some work to do towards the end. There was scope for gaining more responsibility though through reaching out to people and getting involved with my business project.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed my teamwork, communication and time management skills, as well as my confidence in presenting and interviews. I have learned about new ways of working, presentation techniques and much ore about how the company's processes work.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
I received lots of support. Everyone was friendly and welcoming.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Great culture and atmosphere. Everyone is committed to their work but also has time to chat and build relationships. It is a very positive place to work
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?
3/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
3/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my internship. I wonder if it could have been better planned out in some areas, but overall it was a great 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
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group
It is a great place to work, but be prepared to reach out and seek opportunities yourself rather than being handed everything.
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