Technology Spring Week - Glasgow Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.3
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • The insight was a great opportunity to understand how the company is organized and how operates in the fintech industry.

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

    • I felt valued by the people I met here at the spring week.

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

    • Every activity was well structured and I received a lot of support and guidance from people working for this company.

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

    • The information received during this time here will be really helpful to have a clearer view of my future studies and career path.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight was well programmed, there were strict schedules in which different employees were having presentation regarding their work.

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

    • The atmosphere was really agreable, people were friendly and open to conversation.

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

    • The company displaced several employees to make sure we could get an inside view of their job.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • The insight gave me a clear idea of what would mean work here in a full time role.

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

    • Cultural values were often repeated and explained with emphaty which helped understanding those.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Content was not always really helpful in understanding what future career path I want to take but in general was good.

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was adequately reimbursed by the company after the end of the insight.

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

    • There have been many opportunities for networking with employees of the company.

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

    • They were well structured with food and drinks in a agreable environment.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Employees told us about activities they get involved in outside work and it mainly regards social events.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes I would recommend this insight because it can be a great opportunity to have a new experience in a great environment.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

April 2019

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