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Grow programme Insight Week Review

at Deutsche Bank

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

Review Submitted: April 2022

Overall Rating

3.6 /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 - Overview of Experience
3.8/5 - Skills Development
3.3/5 - Company Culture
3.5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Day 1 included an oversight of Deutsche Bank and the divisions within the bank. Day 2 involved discussions about being a woman in banking. Day 3 involved a mock interview and virtual networking.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Very useful as prior to the insight week I had limited knowledge regarding each division.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes, I developed skills regarding film making as day 2 involved an activity revolved around creating a promotional video for Deutsche Bank.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
3/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Hard to fully gauge as the insight week was virtual but the members of the bank running the zoom were very friendly and all spoke highly of the atmosphere within the bank.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
2/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed the insight as it really informed me about the structure of the bank. The team were very friendly and the company culture appeared to be very welcoming. My expectations were not fully met due to the experience being virtual but I would definitely return.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5
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 Deutsche Bank
4/5
Would you recommend Deutsche Bank to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Deutsche Bank
Take your time doing some situational judgement practice before. Read up a bit on information regarding investment banking.
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