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NatWest Group

Human Resources Intern Review

at NatWest Group

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: August 2025

Overall Rating

4.7 /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
4.5/5 - 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.
As a HR Intern I worked within one of the departments within the people team throughout the entire internship. I was expected to be in the office 2+ days a week. I spent my days working on my business project with the other HR interns, working on my team based project, and getting involved in team specific work with my manager and other team members.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I had the opportunity to plan a bank wide festival which will take place early next year. I also got to work on a project to improve an online platform within the bank. I had a lot of responsibility, and I fully believe that my perspective and hard work is valued.
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?
I have learnt a wide range of skill which I will carry with me for the rest of my career; both HR specific skills, and more general professional skills. The skills I have developed most include workplace etiquette, presentation skills, leadership, and agile methodologies, just to name a few.
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 recieved excellent support throughout my internship. I was paired with a graduate buddy who scheduled weekly check-in's with me to answer any questions I may have. My line manager has been super supportive, and has made such an effort to check in with me daily and make sure I am comfortable with all my work. All other colleagues have been very helpful, and happy to help with anything I might need.
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?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture and atmosphere at Natwest is very friendly. Everyone is very supportive, and has been very welcoming. There is a culture of building relationships with colleagues which definitely makes the atmosphere in the office very friendly.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
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?
I could not rate my internship any higher. I have had an excellent time and this has been an amazing opportunity. I feel like I have kickstarted my career which has made me very excited for what's to come, and I hope to come back and work within Natwest in the future.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group
Spend time familiarising yourself with the company's purpose and values to ensure these fully align with your beliefs. Have high expectations because I can guarantee they will be met.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at NatWest Group
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
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