Student intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed every part of it. We got some really valuable inside information about the industry and business.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • All members of staff were extremely nice and helpful. We were treated as equals. You could really tell that they were interested in giving us the best opportunity possible

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I've got a lot of support from the company. They were happy to answer any of my questions either about the business or give me advice about my future employment

    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 I got during this week changed my perspective of the workplace. I feel like I will be more prepared for any of my future positions because of the skills I have developed during this week.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Although they had a few hiccups, generally it was nicely paced. The day was always jam packed and fun. Usually, the day would involve insight information and work shadowing.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • We had a very friendly atmosphere between the students partaking in the spring week and the staff. Everyone was extremely pleasant to talk to and fun.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • You could really see that Barclays investment into the tech industry. The accommodation was provided to us in a very nice hotel. And generally, every single speaker we had, had done a brilliant job.

    5/5

  • 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?
  • Work shadowing sessions really helped us understand what it is like to work in a tech industry.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Barclays values were mentioned almost every day, and it the atmosphere of the whole week was a proof that they are keeping to their values.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • I knew my interests before coming here, but this spring week, helped me strengthen my desire to work in a tech industry

    5/5

    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?
  • We had a networking evening where we could talk with people from all aspects of the tech part of Barclays

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • We've spent a good time and found out a lot of interesting stuff.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Some. but not much

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes i definitely would

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

April 2018


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