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NatWest Group

Digital Transformation Intern Trainee Review

at NatWest Group

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: July 2025

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
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - 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.
I work in a placement team and support their work in various ways. Currently I am placed within Controls team and perform a range of tasks which support the work of my team members.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I have been given some tasks in my placement which have had an impact within the bank.
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 learnt a lot of new skills and increased my knowledge of technology significantly. I built on skills I had gained from university like researching and have learned to trust in my own abilities.
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 feel able to ask my line manager any questions I require and they are very supportive. I also have received support from the rest of the team who have helped in my transition into bank-working.
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 has an amazing culture - it is what makes it stand out as a brilliant place to work. People are friendly, inclusive and want to see each other do well.
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?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Very much. I have gained a lot from this experience.
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
Be yourself in the interview stage. Natwest values the individual and what they can offer, so be you! Don't try to be someone you are not. Be confident.
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