Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Loved the fast-paced environment

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

    • Tough and challenging at the beginning but as soon as you get on truck it really becomes usual.

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

    • I had two different managers. Both successful women who not only guided me through the experience but also inspired me.

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

    • Lot of tasks to fulfill, a thing that I really appreciate. Start very early and finish around 13/14 hours later

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

    • Unfortunately no direct contact with the clients

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Always new thing have been added to the skills that were already in place. Ameliorated also in personal terms

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is willing to help

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

    • Good guidance and events

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

    • It seemed to me that they provide you a chance to learn but it really is up to the person himself to understand how to get the most of it

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

    • International Travel
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Impressive.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Open minded people who really wants to be successful in life, all sharing the same experience

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

    • Really high

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

    • Better move more in the city centre

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

    • Charities challenges were organized

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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