Spring intern - Front Office Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • It was a great experience. There's a lot of information to take in, but all of it was relevant.

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

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

    • The HRs were always there to help. Also, each intern was assigned to a buddy, who stayed in contact during the program.

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

    • I have learnt a lot about the industry and understood which skills I need to develop in order to be successful in the banking career.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I think the structure could be improved. For example, on the first day organising a networking event only for interns (without any business representatives) in an informal setting. Also, the work shadowing day was on Thursday after lunch. If it was on the first half of the week, interns could make a more informed decision about their divisional preference, which had to be submitted on Wednesday noon.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was a friendly atmosphere and a learning environment

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Barclays heavily invests in their interns and gives opportunities to grow.

    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?

    • There were presentations about different teams within Banking and Markets, networking opportunities and case studies. However, interns could only work shadow in Markets.

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

    • There were plenty of networking opportunities where interns got to know more about the people and the culture of Barclays.

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

    • 4/5

    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?

    • There were enough networking opportunities. It's up to you if you make use of them or not

    5/5
  • 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?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, the program introduces you to banking very well and gives you the opportunity to shine

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2016

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