Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I had a really fun time at Barclays and met a bunch of good people.

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

    • I felt that my colleagues valued my input and actually listened.

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

    • I was given a lot of autonomy which helped me develop my skills. When I needed support, I got it.

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

    • I had sufficient work to keep me occupied during each day.

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

    • I was given significant responsibility during my internship and got to report to senior members of staff.

    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 developed a lot as a person over the course of the internship.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very relaxed which helped me to feel comfortable from the start.

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

    • I always knew what was going on and what I was supposed to be doing next.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They invested in our development through the amount of support provided in the internship.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The future employment prospects look very appealing in this organisation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns met several times at bars and tended to socialise together. It was fun.

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

    • London is an expensive place. The main costs are eating and traveling.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London has a lot of fun bars which everyone would hang out at.

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

    • I got involved with a football team at Barclays, which was a lot of fun.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking

London

August 2017

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