Spring Week intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • 4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • People from on-financial background were treated and motivated equally to finance students.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Both HRs and representatives of Barclays divisions were willing to and answer any questions help at all times.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Each division got equal exposure, presentations, and activities. It was really insightful.

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

    • Barclays emphasizes respect to all its people and it was felt during the insight

    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?

    • Interactions with the employees, desk tours, work-shadowing - all of these activities served this purpose well.

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

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

    • We were introduced to different divisions and had an opportunity to talk to the representatives from all of them. It helped to make an informed decision of where I would fit the best.

    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?

    • We had networking events basically every day, so there were opportunities to talk to a number of people.

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

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • The programme is well structured and insightful. It is perfect for students who still do not know on which area they want to concentrate.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2016

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