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NatWest Group Insight Week Review

at NatWest Group

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

Manchester

Review Submitted: September 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
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The insight week was a five-day period. During the insight, we were given different presentations so that we can know more about the business areas in the Natwest. We were divided into small breakout rooms, in this session, we can meet many students and staff at the company. It is useful for us to build some network and learn from each other. The whole insight week was online, but we can still know many things and get involved in the program. It is fantastic!
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It feels like you are not so confused anymore, during the session, I have known the role it played in the daily work. The business area I chose was Risk. From the insight, I knew it is a job which should be dealt with some data, also it will communicate with people who we serve to, we need to decrease the probability that our clients may get the risk. After I specifically knew the job, I found I was more interested in it. It is very beneficial for my future career as I am more committed.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Through this insight week, the communication skill for me has been improved because it is really a good opportunity for me to contact with different students from different universities. Though we may be from different majors, we can still talk a lot of things about study, lives and works. Meanwhile, for the professional skills, the insight week helps me to know more about the company, compared with before, I get to know what specific area I will prefer at the Natwest. The staff who shared their ideas and experiences are really beneficial to me.
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?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
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 insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
From the insight, it covers three aspects. I learnt Natwest is a company which can keep a good balance between environment and Business. it can offer a good service for customers and satisfy their needs, also, it will pay attention to the environment. It can get sustainable development. When I join the insight week, I can feel the Natwest has a good atmosphere if you got any questions just ask, and the staff will tell you everything they know, also they will give us a lot of useful suggestions according to their own experiences. The culture is very inclusive.
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 insight?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Before I joined the insight week, I was a little nervous, but when I joined it, I found it was really nice so that I am very enjoying it. I can learn many things from the week, not only the professional knowledge about the business area but also some network with different students. It is really nice when we share different ideas together, from the insight I have known many interesting ideas. I think it is a good experience for me.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at NatWest Group
5/5
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group
First, it is very important to be confident. Though you are very nervous or confused just keep calm and try to get involved. Second, it is very helpful to know the company's culture, once you get to know the culture of the Natwest you will find it is an inclusive company. Third, before you apply to the Natwest Group, it is also important to know some basic knowledge about the business area that you want to apply to.
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