speinger Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • the week was exhausting, but really interesting and engaging. I believe, that in this week I found out as much information as in a semester in uni

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt valuable during group activities as I was doing my best to engage and make my contributions each time. However, sometimes it felt like my ideas were not heard by team mates

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Anne-Marie and Rachel were helpful each time I had any problems, so I felt confident contacting them if I was having any issues

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

    • I belive, th information was more or less general, which gave a nice insight in how company works, also experiece of current workers will be useful in my future career

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Sometimes we were tight on time, so at the places when you want to find out more there were no time. Also the trip to Edinburgh was tiring as it was so early in the morning

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Engaging, inspiring, quite enjoyable as it is informal

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

    • Well, it was nice to have everything prepared, and food was a nice compliment as we didn’t have to manage it ourselves

    5/5
  • 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?

    • It helped me choose the precise path I want to follow in order to persue my dreams

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

    • The values were explained clearly and precisely by plenty people and shown in work environment

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

    • I wish we could look at wider range of career path, and, for example, it would nice to choose who you will be work shadowing

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was living within 30 minutes from venue so there was no need for traveling expenses

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Wish there were more time with certain people as they can provide valuable knowledge

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Engaging, even if before the event you didnt have any questions, during you get interested and happen to ask for more information

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

April 2019

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