Spring intern Review
by Barclays
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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About You
4.5
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The Company
4.7
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Everything Else
4.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 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?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
- 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
I had a really good time at Barclays spring week Glasgow. It was very well structured and we had a wide range of talks and activities each day. Really enjoyed shadowing different areas of the business and enjoyed talking to the grads and their experiences within barclays. A fantastic week overall.
I felt very valued throughout the entire week, all the staff that we got to talk had a clear interest in our questions and always aimed to give very informative answers.
Everybody we got to meet always aimed to answer any questions we had about their roles and what life is like at Barclays.
As it was an insight week we didn't get to work on any projects or large tasks. However we got to work on lots of different workshop talks that helped personal development and gain insight into various new technologies that the Bank are investing in.
The Company
Very well structured week. We were also given an app that had our agenda on it and we could ask questions to other members on the spring week.
We were all a bit nervous on the first day but after a few talks and workshops we all started to relax and everyone was very nice and friendly to everyone.
Lots of workshops that helped team building skills and personal development.
I have a much greater understanding of the different roles on offer at Barclays, the networking events really gain an insight into how a career at Barclays could look.
All of the talks given helped gain an understanding into the values that Barclays hold dear.
I am now definitely considering a career at Barclays. The talks helped show the wide range of tech opportunities available at Barclays and the culture at their offices.
Everything Else
£250 at the end of the week pluz expenses if you live a certain distance away
Many opportunities to network with different employees at Barclays. Including a networking evening and work shadowing sessions.
There was two networking events. A networking social event and a speed dating networking event with grads at Barclays.
Yeah a lot get involved in charity events that Barclays will help raise money for. Also heard about a game of thrones bet that was going on between various employees.
Yes, very well structured and organised with some fantastic activities that give an excellent insight into a career at Barclays.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Scotland
April 2019
