Technology Spring week - Glasgow Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • Absolutely one of the greatest experiece of my life. I had the opportunity how the tech part of a Bank works. Before starting I was fascinated about it, now even more.

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

    • For sure I always had the opportunity to say what i thought and everyone was always supported.

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

    • everyone was always supported when needed. The recruiters were always available.

    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 think that this is not truly related to my degree, buta actually I think that an experience like this is even more important.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I think the insight was well structured

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

    • There was always a very nice environment.

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

    • They have invested a lot on each of us. I can't immagine all the efforts by all the people involved.

    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?

    • Thanks work shadowing I started understanding how it is.

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

    • The values of the company are embraced by every one.

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

    • It helped me understand to get a clear picture of how a bank works. I understood I want a carrier in technology.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We are going to be well reimbursed.

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

    • Sure, the company let us understand how important is networking. We had the opportunity to do it with a lot of gradute and managers.

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

    • It was great. We could freerly talk with them and ask whatever we wanted.

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

    • Some employees explained us what activities they do outside the work environment.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • For sure I would do it. It's really an amazing opportunity. It can really help you understand what you want in your career and how a great bank works.

    5/5
    Report this review

Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

April 2019

View More Reviews
View More Jobs