Technology Spring week insight Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I had a really good time here

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Barclays covered my travel expenses, accommodation and also paid me to be here. We also had networking events and most importantly had two interviews at the end. I definitely would say I felt valued.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I have been assigned a buddy who is a recent graduate. We also had access to a great android app that made things a lot easier. We had plenty of networking and interview guidance before our actual interviews.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I learned a lot about the industry and had the privilege to listen to some very senior and smart people. I am particularly more pleased in this regard.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Most things went according to the schedule. I feel it did have clear objectives and goals.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Generally, Very positive.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I had three shadowing sessions and met a lot of senior speakers. I felt they did invest a lot in me.

    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?
  • I have a pretty clear picture now.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • I am very pleased with this area. Barclays is a very large and there are different subcultures within. I have a clear understanding of what the differences are.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very valuable. I am determined to try to get into the financial services sector now.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • The accommodation I have been provided really exceeded my expectations. I was reimbursed travel expenses only from and to my address but not during the time I spent there. I was also given a free balance to get food at the canteen. And finally I was even paid 250 gbp.


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

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Quite good.

    5/5

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

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Definitely yes.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2016


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