Human Resources Systems Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • My colleagues and the other interns were very friendly, and we were given some brilliant opportunities to meet and speak to senior executives. There were also very good events put on - such as a go-karting trip and the occasional drinks event.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Although I did not have a 'team' as such, those who worked in the area around me were very helpful and I enjoyed getting to know them.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My managers were not based in my office so it was sometimes tricky to get the guidance I needed - but when I was able to reach or speak to them they were incredibly helpful.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Most days were very busy - I enjoy variety so I liked the days when I was able to spend time on different projects and tasks.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • My project was actually one of my line manager's projects, so I felt that I had been given a large amount of responsibility.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I am still on this placement but I feel that I will take away a lot of knowledge and insight about the company, the industry, and working practices.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Everyone was always very engaged with their work.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The structure of the internship, the events that would take place, and the assessments were very clear from the outset and everything ran to schedule.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We were given an online training course to complete - but perhaps more valuable for me was the opportunity to gain exposure to different aspects of HR. Colleagues were very keen to talk to me about their experiences, and I was even given the chance to go on a training trip to a different office. The interns were also given many opportunities to speak to senior leaders about their experiences. Most importantly I think we were all given challenging tasks which allowed us to learn a lot on-the-job.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The experience gave me an insight into the culture and operations of Barclays and I have really liked what I have seen!

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • We had lunches, coffees and drinks after work together.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Canary Wharf is generally not a cheap area.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The interns tended to go elsewhere for the nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Some of the other interns went to the gym with their teams or had evening events, but I was not one of the lucky few!

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources

London

August 2011

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