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NatWest Group

Insight Week Review

at NatWest Group

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Banking

Manchester

Review Submitted: September 2022

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Experience
4.8/5 - Skills Development
4.3/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Each day we have skill building sessions and learnt about NatWest as a bank, it’s culture and specifics about the area we applied for.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was eye-opening to understand the different roles available within Commercial Banking. It helped me identify the future path I would like to take and what areas I would need to focus on
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
With help from their skill sessions, I learnt useful tips in Presentations, Confidence and Networking.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very positive and friendly, everyone who joined the insight week was very engaged and more than willing to help our understanding of the business and business area. They encouraged our involvement and made me feel very welcome.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Thoroughly enjoyed the insight week, I would love to continue my learning with NatWest and work in such a inclusive culture.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at NatWest Group
5/5
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group
Make sure to research the specific area you would like to apply for as from the insight week I learnt I would be more suited elsewhere however the assessment centre for future involvement is in the area you apply for.
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