FLDP Technology Summer Intern Review

by Barclays

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Truly a great experience. One of the best I have ever had.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Buddy system even in Internship works perfectly.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Great help throughout

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Quite busy considering it was only for 2 months

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Ownership of work was given and complete freedom to drive it forward.

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

    • Great people skills

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Nice atmoshphere

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Peerless. The whole program was very well thought and planned across the two months

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

    • Events were well planned and organised.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Already got a job with them :)

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • It was an integral part of the internship

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • A bit costly in the region I worked.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It was basically a small place.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • lot of opportunities. Got chance to work for the community as well.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Social Work

East Midlands

November 2011

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