Emerging technologist Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Great challenges ! It is a perfect job for problem solver.

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

    • I feel valued by my colleagues. They entrust me with meaningful tasks that they would otherwise do themeselves.

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

    • I was seating next to my manager and her colleagues. I could simply ask a question to a person next to me and they would take the time to answer it.

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

    • I was reasonably busy. Not too much work but not bored either.

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

    • I was given a task by a director. It basically means that I had as much responbsiblity as a a full time employee.

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

    • I did not use technical skills that much thus as a STEM student I dont think I will use what I have learnt when going back to uni.

    3/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • 1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

North West

August 2018

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