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NatWest Group

Change and business solutions internship Review

at NatWest Group

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: July 2022

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - 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.
Attending team meetings, working on projects, learning and expanding my knowledge of the business area, self-led learning
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given lots of tasks to do individually as well as projects in teams. I was involved daily in the business in some form
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes, I have developed many skills such as, teamwork, initiative, data and digital skills. Working in a professional workplace. I have gained confidence in my abilities. There have been many opportunities for me to expand my skills depending on what I feel I want to improve.
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?
5/5
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?
I received a lot of support and guidance every step of the way from every point of contact. Every one I met was very friendly and helpful. We had buddies and mentors to guide us through
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?
Very good. There were lots of events organised for the interns, and lots of opportunity to get involved in areas outside your work.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
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?
I enjoyed it a lot. It was a great opportunity for me to develop personally and professionally. It exceeded my expectations. Everyone I et was very welcoming and willing to help
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
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
It is a long application process, but it is worth it. It makes sure that you are the right fit for the job. I'd advise to prepare well for any interviews etc. and to make the most of the time.
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