Alex's EXPERIENCE IN THE HR DEPARTMENT AT RCI FINANCIAL SERVICES

Hello, my name is Alexandra, I study International Relations at Loughborough University and am currently undertaking a year-long work placement at RCI Financial Services as an HR Intern.

Working at RCI is truly a one of a kind experience. You get all the benefits of working at a leading corporate entity, while simultaneously getting to enjoy the friendly and open work environment that RCI strives to promote.

Interns are expected to take responsibility for a substantial workload and lead various projects, meaning that you are essential to the team in which you work, as well as to the functioning of the business as a whole. At RCI I have never felt like an intern, but rather a valued employee, and being treated as such means that I’ve gained meaningful experience in a major industry.

The HR Team in particular, has been indispensable to my development as a professional. I have reinforced many skills, such as attention to detail and time management, which are transferable to any role or industry. I also have weekly one-to-ones with my supervisor, in which we discuss in where I could improve and how to do that, as well as what I want to do and take away from my internship.

Overall, the experience has been incomparable to anything I could have imagined. RCI is the perfect place for students to develop and learn, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a placement.