Spring Insight Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • Every part of it

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

    • Every moment was exciting and splendid

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

    • Not too much or too little, the exactly right amount

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

    • Every extent, the Spring Insight week made me more determined and motivated for my study than ever before

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • very well, I never experienced even a little flaw in the structure

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

    • very good, a working atmosphere with lots of opportunities

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

    • More than I expected, although it's hard do archive much personal development in just one week

    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?

    • Every aspect, I'm more prepared and informed than ever before

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

    • very much, I expected something completely different

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

    • I've been able to establash the groundwork for my career after I graduate, solely based on the information acquired by me through Barclays' program

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Every financial aspect of the program was covered for me

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

    • yes through presentations and shadowing

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

    • Yes, however they were very non-natural and forced

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Not that much, only a tiny insight on the opportunities

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

    • Yes, to every person I know

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

International

April 2016

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