Student Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • This was an incredibly insightful spring week which provided many opportunities to network with senior people and graduates to get a better understanding of how Barclays functions works.

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

    • I felt very valued by Barclays because everyone was incredibly friendly.

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

    • The work shadowing was extremely helpful to gain an insight into Barclays, especially via graduates because they've been through what we are going through now. And the networking sessions also provide a good opportunity to ask lots of questions.

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

    • Definitely opened my eyes into finance function, and developed my confidence and interpersonal skills

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured with friendly help

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

    • Friendly dynamic atmosphere

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

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • 4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

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

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • 4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

March 2017

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