Unemployed Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.2
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed it thoroughly and I have learnt so much in only a week. I did not realise how big of a part technology plays in Barclays and technology is truly the back bone of the company. Everyone I met was so passionate and motivated about what they do and I would love to work in a workspace such of this.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Even though we are all just interns, I have never felt so welcomed in a workplace. Everyone I spoke to was genuinely interested in what I have to say. I felt so at home here and relaxed which I think is great.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • A considerable amount from the leaders of the spring week. All the networking sessions allowed me to gain support from many different people. The talks we received throughout the week guided me to how the technology operates here and in Barclays

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • It will allow me to look at my degree in a different perspective. It also enhanced my transferrable skills which will help me throughout life.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • I really liked the structure and I liked how the days were set out. The couple of things I would improve on are i would mix up who we sit with on the tables so more people get to know each other. Also, I would possibly have the hotels closer together iff possible because it allows more bonding across the board.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • It was a professional environment, but relaxed at the same time which I rated very highly.

    3/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I would say it developed me a lot in a week and I learnt a lot. They invested in us a lot considering the time frame, however, it didn't feel as personal as perhaps it could have been.

    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?
  • We had two work shadowing sessions which enlightened me on the different jobs, however it is very hard to fully understand their roles within a couple of hours. Prehaps one can only learn the true job role once they work there.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • I really like how much Barclays value the RISES and I like how often they appear all over the office.

    3/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • It had made me realise which part of the company i feel I could excel in, such as emerging technologist or Business Analysis. I would love to learn how to code, but I feel I need outside experience.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I have not been paid yet but we are sorting this out once we finish the week.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • We had many opportunities to meet the employees and they were all lovely. I wish I had more time to meet more!

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • They were excellent as I leant so much in such a short period of time.

    3/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Well the campus makes it easier to play sports and go to the gym so they all are very active, which I really like.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes, definitely!

    4/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Information Technology

London

April 2018


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