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NatWest Group

Internal Audit Review

at NatWest Group

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: August 2024

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
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
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.
Here we got to learn the process of internal audit. Often shadowing tasks as well as opportunities to help with smaller bits of work, with lots of guidance and support. I got to see an array of audits in the 8 weeks and learn about different teams within internal audit.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I would say that although we had responsibility, the work we did was always completed with constant support and supervision
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?
My knowledge on internal audit has massively increased. In addition my skills in data and data handling has increased.
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?
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?
A lot of support from both graduates and managers.
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?
A strong purpose and community spirit, which was definitely inclusive
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
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?
To a very high extent
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
Just read up on the company, really understand what the bank stands for and moreover which values align to your own values.
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