NatWest Markets Internship Review

Completed team project on diversity and inclusion in NatWest: answering the key questions "What does diversity and inclusion mean to you?" and "What do you like most about NatWest's approach to diversity and inclusion?"
Took part in interactive sessions on Building Confidence, Networking and Presentation Skills and self-advocacy (#IAmRemarkable initiative)
Networked with business leaders and graduates from my business area - NatWest Markets - as well as from the different ELNs at NatWest

Was given the opportunity to speak to graduates and business leaders and ask about their job role - they were very friendly and receptive to questions
However would have appreciated a more structured overview of NatWest Markets as well as more technical activities specific to investment banking

Developed presentation skills through team project as we had to present to business leaders, also time management as we were only allocated approx 1 hr per day to complete the project
Improved networking and confidence skills through both the opportunity to network and targeted skill sessions

Purpose-driven: heard the phrase 'championing potential' a lot
Centered around diversity and inclusion and sustainability rather than just using them as buzzwords
Everyone I spoke to was very friendly and passionate about their role

Really enjoyed learning more about the firm - its culture really stands out
Program leaders also did a good job of keeping us engaged despite the program being virtual - seemed genuinely interested in us
However as there were 100 interns on the program so had to fight to get noticed a lot; would have appreciated a smaller cohort size

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