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NatWest Group

Intern Review

at NatWest Group

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: August 2021

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Experience
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Involved two placement days with your manager and team, during which you could do some shadowing work, sitting in on team meetings, expand your knowledge about the team and its processes, and potentially do some tasks your manager might set you.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very insightful getting to speak with people across the business and understanding their different roles within the company. I gained a lot of information through resources available to me and speaking to a variety of people all across the bank, which expanded my knowledge not only about the field of Risk but also what the wider bank does and the different businesses it engages in.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have learnt to use new tools and skills when it comes to analyzing existing frameworks and analyzing potential strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of different processes or ideas. I have also developed my presentation skills, as well as learning some key Critical People Capabilities such as Critical Thinker, Improved Innovator, Trusted Advisor, Change Ready and Connectedness.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual experience
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was excellent. The team and manager that I was assigned made me feel welcome and part of the team. Everyone was very willing to answer any and all questions that I had. The diverse range of people that I engaged with throughout the experience gave me insight into the inclusive nature of the company, and the general atmosphere was very supportive of my development.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience as it was filled with a variety of different opportunities to learn and find out about new things. In addition, I thought the company facilitated networking opportunities really well, considering the experience was virtual.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at NatWest Group
4/5
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group
Make sure to do your research when applying, as the bank is very wide and has many different businesses which cover a plethora of areas within the finance world. Make sure that the CPCs the bank sets out are ones you want to align yourself to and have an open mind as the internship is filled with new experiences and learning opportunities.
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