Summer Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my internship, I have learnt a lot of interesting and useful notions as well as work practices. I worked with valuable colleagues who have added value to my knowledge.

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

    • I feel valued by my colleagues as I had the chance to work on very important deals with a high level of responsibility from day one. The team organized events to build the team and know better each other.

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

    • Before getting a task the supervisor of the case has always explained me the context, overview of the company, technical background and detail explanation of what I had to do.

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

    • There have been pretty busy days in which there were a lot to do compared to others, but in the end I managed to handle them properly finishing my tasks in time.

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

    • I would say the necessary level of responsibility.

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

    • I think that the skill I developed will be helpful to conclude my studies but vital for my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • perfect balance between serious hard work and friendly environment

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organized. Different networking events, ongoing learning sessions with different teams and the opportunity to meet MDs

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

    • Good investment with the training at the beginning and other activities

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I hope to get a job here, do not know the outcome of my internship yet.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes very good. Very friendly people from different countries and universities

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

    • Canary Wharf is pretty expensive compared to other places

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is not too much in Canary Wharf. Better in central london

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

    • yes, for example I had the opportunity to help a charity providing new ideas

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2017

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