Technology Spring Weeker Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • Really enjoyable and engaging week which was a lot of fun! Had the chance to get lots of insights and group activities so that balance made the week very fun.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Felt very valued. Surprised by how many people invested time in teaching and work shadowing.

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

    • Received good support but equally there was time for independent work as well.

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

    • Skills not necessarily helpful for degree but applicable to communicating and interacting beyond studies.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • App was used very well to give each person an agenda and where to be and when.

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

    • Very friendly atmosphere, everyone worked and socialised together which was good fun.

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

    • Both insight sessions into tech at Barclays and personal development sessions in leadership and interview training was extremely useful and the team invested a lot of time in these areas.

    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?

    • Overall at some points we didn’t have a clear insight into the specific roles but the chance to work shadow for 3 hours changed that.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The company values and culture was highlighted by almost every speaker and sounded very positive.

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

    • Got a look into the two internship roles available which helped make the decision between them easier (things such as grad networking, work shadowing etc).

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Received payment and train fare

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

    • Lots of opportunities to network with varying levels of seniority within Barclays including sessions and shadowing.

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

    • Had an informal pizza and drinks networking interview and then also a more formal grad interview speed dating session.

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

    • Heard about different charitable employee challenges and team building that employees work on.

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

    • Would definitely recommend to a friend but they must have a keen interest in technology specifically and be willing to engage with the role fully.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

April 2019

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