Technology Intern - Financial Crime Transformation PMO Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Very enjoyable internship. Met great people and gained new skills.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Felt like a genuine member of the team, compelting tasks which were necessary for team's wider project.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Line manager was very supportive and selected the tasks he gave me such that I met a variety of people and gained a plethora of skills. Was very well guided.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There were some days where I wouldn't be very busy at all, but most days I had a reasonable number of tasks to compelte. However, it was not too stressful.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a number of responsibilties including ownership of documents and processes. However I was supported throughout all of this so it was not completely on my head (thankfully).

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think the skills i gained will be more useful beyond/outside my degree than within it. They included inter-personal skills, management skills and an understanding of how Technolgoy functions work.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The general atmoshphere was fairly relaxed. Attire was trousers and a shirt. Employees milled around, discussing their work and more. A lovely bunch of people having fun.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Overall, it was set up well. The HR events and programme dovetailed well with what my line manager had planned for me. I felt cared for and supported from both sides.

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

    • We had training towards the beginning of the programme and then further on the job training via online resources.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. Seems to be a great place to work, with strong values and great people, all working towards achieving something positive.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yes - we regularly met up for lunch, played football and chilled. Time spent with each other during HR programmes was enjoyable and enabled freiendships to be built.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lunch was approx. £5-6 per day in the Cafeteria. Travel cost me approx £70 per week.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • N/A

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were some on offer, such as the Citizenship Challenge and a Hackathon

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Management

London

August 2016

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