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Rating
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About You
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The Company
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Everything Else
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 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?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 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?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
I had a really good time here
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.
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.
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.
The Company
Most things went according to the schedule. I feel it did have clear objectives and goals.
Generally, Very positive.
I had three shadowing sessions and met a lot of senior speakers. I felt they did invest a lot in me.
I have a pretty clear picture now.
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.
Very valuable. I am determined to try to get into the financial services sector now.
Everything Else
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.
Yes plenty.
Quite good.
Yes.
Definitely yes.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
London
April 2016