Corporate Banking Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • It was extremely enjoyable, very well organised and a great experience.

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

    • The team gave really good feedback, were very supoortive of my work, easy to approach and valued me as a member.

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

    • I received an objective sheet and had weekly reviews with my line manager which helped.

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

    • Had a lot to do on somedays, others were very relaxed.

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

    • Senior Management were more than happy for me to take up responsibility.

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

    • Very valuable experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a lot of fun. Very welcoming, supportive and relaxed.

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

    • Very well organised

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

    • It was clear to see, they had worked hard to put the training and events together.

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

    • National Travel

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

    • Very appealing.vit's an amazing company to start building a career in.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All interns regularly socialised in and out of work.

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

    • It is expensive to live, but that is because it is based in London.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Many groups and initiatives to get involved with.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Banking

London

August 2018

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