Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • It was a very nice and valuable experience, but more intellectual challenges would make it perfect

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • It was a supportive and encouraging environment

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

    • [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] were very friendly, helpful and approachable. The people giving the talks were very sincere and open about their experiences and jobs.

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

    • I gained social skills and understanding of certain business models

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Overall well. Could have more intellectually challenging activities

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

    • It was mostly good

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Very good advices were given to us, the team work workshop was very useful, but there was a compelte lack of technology related skills improvement

    4/5
  • 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?

    • The networking with people who recently were in our position was very useful.

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

    • A lot. It is amazing!

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • We were treated really well

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Amazing

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

    • Very useful

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

    • Yes, someone said it’s like uni

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

    • Definitely

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Information Technology

London

April 2018

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