Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The insight gives a good overview of the company and what it is like to work for it.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt valued during my time at the company. All of the people were very kind and supportive.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • During the whole time, I received a good amount of guidance/support.

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

    • It is always good to have new opportunities to enhance your communication and presentation skills. They will assist me in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • A good proportion of presentations, workshops, and challenges.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The general atmosphere was pretty relaxed and everyone was friendly, approachable and willing to help.

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

    • Good workshops on presentational skills, teamwork skills and communicational skills.

    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?

    • A good understanding of what it will be to have a full time role with the company.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Pretty good understanding of the company culture and the working environment.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I did not meet many people with the role I am the most interested in.

    4/5

    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?

    • There were networking events, work shadowing and presentations where we had the opportunity to meet employees of the company.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • We had a networking event at the end of one of the insight days. However, it would be good if we had more networking opportunities.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I had the opportunity to ask current employees regarding everything.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

April 2018

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