Barclays Spring week--Group Fucntions Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    3.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoy a lot about the insight, the loads of information, the exposure to different functions, the opportunities to network and to observe the work as well as the opportunity to interview for summer internship. The insight is comprehensive and interactive, though the schedule is a bit crammed to accommodate all different functions.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • HR and the recruiters care much about spring interns and we get the opportunity to listen to and to speak with some managing directors and other senior staffs in the company. I'd say I feel myself valued during the insight.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Loads of guidance and supports are available during the program. We have access to the event app on which we can see the full agenda, recruiters and other spring interns and to post feelings or ask any questions. The communication prior to the program was very helpful and comprehensive.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The information will not necessarily assist my future academic path but the activities done and the skills developed in terms of leadership, teamwork will definitely help me succeed in future careers and studies.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The insight has a clear and good structure, despite the schedule being a bit crammed.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The general atmosphere is absolutely great. Everyone is friendly and nice. No malicious competition at all.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I think the company invests a lot considering this is just an insight program for 1st year students.

    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?
  • It provides enough information but I'd say I'd have more understanding about full time role if I had been assigned some real tasks.

    3/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • The company's culture is everywhere.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • As I mentioned the insight provides very detailed information about roles within the group function, but I'd say I need more experiences, which one insight program is impossible to provide, to decide my 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?
  • I'd say there are TOO many opportunities to network.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The networkings were intense but nice and insightful.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • No.

    2/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes I will.

    4/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

March 2017


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