Summer Finance Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Great people, hard but rewarding work

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

    • Friendly, supportive team who gave me work that carried impact

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

    • Excellent guidance, feedback and support throughout

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

    • Very busy, workload tailed off towards end

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

    • Responsibility increased gradually throughout the placement

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

    • Some great feedback and a mixture of skills related to this placement and to finance and skills related to all jobs

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed but focused

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

    • The internship was brilliantly organised with multiple organised events and speaker sessions as well as great organisation of my daily work from my line manager

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

    • A lot of time and money was invested in me and the internship ensuring a top quality, useful experience

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hoping to be offered a job on the grad scheme soon!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene, really enjoyed meeting and getting to know my fellow interns and colleagues

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

    • Very high. It's London. But the salary made up for it

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Alright. There are better places than Canary Wharf

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Many charitable opportunities and social impact schemes but not much else

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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