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NatWest Group

HR Intern Review

at NatWest Group

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources

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.
The role includes working alongside the Onboard team and helping with ongoing projects as well as working with fellow interns on a business project to present to stakeholders. Day-to-day the role required me to have regular meetings with different stakeholders and work with data to drive different projects forward.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a significant amount of responsibility during the internship, from being given key tasks within broader projects to taking the lead on my own projects and coordinating with senior stakeholders. Within the intern business project it was essential we took initiative and responsibility to conduct our own research and presentation effectively.
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 communication, teamwork, and presentation skills as well as refining my research skills. In addition I have learnt skills in digital and data literacy as well as agile ways of working, experimentation and problem solving.
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?
The programme had multiple ways of providing support, from regular check ins with my line manager and graduate buddy, as well as the ability to benefit from the expertise of my team. More broadly the early careers team were incredibly supportive and made the transition into the working environment seamless.
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?
NatWest Group puts a huge amount of effort into creating a supportive culture, the organisation looks to challenge and push you but also provides support and guidance whenever needed. The company also encourages a forward thinking culture of experimentation and working in agile ways.
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?
Hugely enjoyed the internship both in terms of personal professional development and enjoyment of the experience. The large number of socials and and different opportunities to try new things meant the internship was highly enjoyable.
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
Go in with a open attitude and try as many of the great opportunities that the organisation has to offer as you can.
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