Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my time at Barclays. My colleagues have been really respectful towards me, I have been assigned a good level of work and my line manager has been extremely supportive. The culture at Barclays, particularly in BIA, has been unbelievable - it's been a fantastic place to work.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My colleagues made be feel like a valued member of the team. Everyone was very supportive and were always open to questions. At no point did I ever feel hesitant about approaching anyone in BIA. The one thing I really appreciated, was that they trusted me with important responsibilities from an early stage. This made me feel as though I was adding value to the team.

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

    • Initially, my line manager met with me everyday to ensure that I was comfortable and also that I had enough to be getting on with for the upcoming day. Though he was not always the one who was setting me tasks, he still took the time to make sure I was happy with what I was doing.

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

    • At the start of the internship, my work load was very steady. However, this increased quite quickly towards the end of the programme. By that point, I had found my feet and was more comfortable managing a large work load. It also gave me the opportunity to prioritize and reshuffle tasks to effectively manage my diary.

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

    • As I mentioned earlier, I was very shocked by the amount of responsibility I was given by the team. They trusted with important tasks from a very early stage, which boosted my self confidence. Certain projects I was responsible for within the team, gave me an opportunity to network and learn.

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

    • Time management will be the most useful skill I have developed. Being able to priortise, adjust and manage different responsibilities is something I've never had to do to this level before but will be extremely useful going forward. I will also be looking to utilise my improved self confidence to help develop my public speaking.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2017

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