Social Media Executive Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Great opportunity to try an area I never thought I would - learnt a lot;

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

    • Huge responsibility given to me - probably my favourite thing about the internship

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

    • Line Managers are sometimes too busy to help you/sit down with you and provide you feedback on your work

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Depending on the days but fairly busy (no crazy hours though, 8:30-17:30 most of the days)

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

    • I had loads - each person in my team is responsible for different projects and I was responsible for one of them, which will be implemented in the near future

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

    • I was put in a different area from the one I study/want to work in

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Pretty amazing, to be honest. Everyone is great, super nice and willing to help you regardless if you met them before or not

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

    • Some flaws, but overall was well organised (this one depends from team to team I believe)

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Could have invested more but my area in particular did not require it

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Graduate program sounds really exciting (although in this I have to admit there is some lack of organisation and different ideas coming from different people within the Graduate team)

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - everyone gets along really well!

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It's London, so it's pretty expensive!

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

    • Good! Loads of different things one can do!

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

    • Did not look for these that much as it was a small period but I am sure there are many!

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2017

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