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NatWest Group

Finance Internship Review

at NatWest Group

Internship (1 Month+)

Finance

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: August 2022

Overall Rating

4.3 /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
4.3/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
on Mondays and Fridays I had skills workshops to learn more about the purpose of the bank and topics like climate change. On Tuesdays- Thursdays I had placement with a manager.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given tasks by my placement which then they used to inform the rest of the team.
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?
Through workshops I have learnt more about the company as well as a deeper understanding of various topics. I have leant a lot more about what my team do on a day to day basis, after I completed a project which deepened my understanding.
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?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I had an individual manager who was very good at asking how I was and making sure I kept on track. I also a grad buddy who helped me if I had any questions.
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?
It was very good, I felt part of the team.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
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?
I really enjoyed it as I felt there was the right level of work but also social activities and learning about the bank.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at NatWest Group
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group
Apply early and be as knowledgeable as you can in interviews.
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