Spring week intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I enjoy the insight very much. I had the chance to meet new people,to fathom my knowledge in investment banking. I also found out many new information about the responsibilities of the employees in the divisions.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt valued during this week. People were helping you to develop and were trying to make you understand more about the company and the structure of it.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I received guidance from every people I asked for. Everyone was willing to help whatever problem you had and explain you how to solve it. Moreover, they also gave us advice for us to be used in the future.

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

    • This will help me very much, as I am studying economics and I also have a finance module. So,during this week I saw how you can apply different notions/terms/theories in real life.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was well-structured. Everything was well organised so that we can get an insight in every division.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • People were very friendly and willing to help you every time. We also had funny moments.

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

    • They invested very much in us,providing us everything we needed and helping us in everything we did.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • It helped me very much. I heard speeches from graduates and also seniors who gave us very useful information.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • It helped us a lot. We had an insight in what is the culture of the company.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It was very valuable .

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travel expenses

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes,there were and I found them really useful.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Yes,we had graduates and senior networking events.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes,there are networks employees are involved in.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes,it is a great opportunity.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

March 2017

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