Front office Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I really enjoyed it, the people were very kind and friendly. Always willing to help you and answer questions.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt very valued, they always ensured that I was happy, HR was also very friendly and willing to answer questions and give tips on the application process

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Immense support. Because we had talks on each section for example banking division. Therefore we were able to gain an insight into the day to day work of what each division does.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. They did everything on time. They even had an app where we could see the the agenda for the day and communicate with HR and the candidates. It's a fantastic opportunity and would recommend it to everyone!

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Lovely and friendly

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

    • 4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • 4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • 4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It was very valuable, especially the shadowing session where I was able to shadow someone in sales to see what their job was about

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • You have an opportunity to network daily

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • 3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2016

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