Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    2.9
  • Everything Else
    3.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed having such a great insight into the Barclays technology business.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Everyone was very friendly and welcoming as well as always willing to answer any questions and share insight about the business and their roles in particular.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • The HR people always made sure we knew what we were doing and were always there in case we needed anything or were confused about anything.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • There was a lot of information given to us during the week and this has most certainly improved my understanding of technology and how Barclays use technology to run the business. In terms of skills the CV workshop and numerous networking sessions developed these skills.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The agenda of the week was given in an app and everything ran on time.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • 3/5

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

  • 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?
  • 3/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • 3/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • 3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • The hotel and all meals were paid for as well as travel expenses and an overall pay for the week.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • There were numerous networking sessions and meals to meet employees.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • 3/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • 3/5

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

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Information Technology

North West

April 2018


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