Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I found the internship engaging in most aspects. The opportunity to meet high-level managers from across the bank was very useful.

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

    • For the most part I felt valued, although as an intern you tend to question whether the work you are doing actually has a tangible impact on anything.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Felt fully supported by an amazing team. Connected with colleagues in other teams and divisions who also gave me guidance.

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

    • Could have been busier and given more tasks.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Too little.

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

    • They will undoubtedly help.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was generally good among colleagues. There could have been a better effort to organise networking events for the whole intern cohort and not function-only events.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite normal for London.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Canary Wharf - lots of after-work pubs and bars.

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

    • Yes, it's what you make of it. Both work-related and non-related activities. Depends on you Line Manager though.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Financial Management

London

August 2016

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