Technology Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed this Technology insight and I would highly recommend it.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Taking part in activities tailored to our particular interests I felt valued and I was enabled to learn a lot in a practical way about what I like and to find what I want to do for future.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • People in charge of it pay close attention to interns's feedback and take actions quickly. They support everyone and encourage people to be creative and to develop their skills by working in group projects.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Enjoying different business areas I discovered the structure and their activity, I felt motivated and I found out what to learn.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The insight week was very well structured with work shadowing sessions, interesting talks from key people from the organizatiom and with great group projects.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The culture in general is based on some values that are reflected in every day life within Technology. The atmosphere was very nice and familiar, people feeling comfortable while taking part in interesting activities.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • By supporting me to discover what I want to do for future, the company invested a lot of information and resources. Having managing directors, chief officers and other key people to talk was a big investment for them and that showed a lot of consideration for us. During work shadowing I have seen great and ambitious projects in a practical way and I had the chance to ask questions.

    5/5

  • 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?
  • This insight is extremely useful to undersand how a full time role would be. I discovered that there is a perfect match between me and them for future plans. I talked to a lot of people that have full time roles and I learned about most exciting parts of their jobs. I was completely fascinated about how complex their work is.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • The culture is very important for the company and it can be seen in every interaction with their people. Their values are the same with mine. One of the reasons I chose to join this insight is the culture. They are really interested in respecting their values.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The insight was so valuable that now I know exactly what I want to do for future.

    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?
  • Very nice networking sessions were organized and I enjoyed this chance to talk to people a lot.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The networking events were very useful. We had the chance to meet a lot of intelligent and driven people from who we have a lot to learn. For example, I met a person that contributed a lot to my desire to join this company. He talked to other people in his department to see how my interests match their future plans.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • During networking I learned more about the people that work in the company for example about their passions, interests and activities.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I would highly recommend this product.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2016


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