Technology springer Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.9
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • A very good insight into the company, given in a friendly informed manner.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Everyone was polite and friendly and willing to help.

    3/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • There were always people around to ask questions to and we were kept well informed of what the agenda was.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • It helped me to look at directions to aim for in my career and a little later, as well as some interview guidence, but as it was only a week there was not too much opportunity to develop any new skills.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • They had a plan for everyday of the week from the start, sometimes it changed due to unforseen events and timings were not perfect, but this didn't bother me.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • High energy, and friendly, a great atmosphere to gain an insight of the company in.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • We had a few sessions on working with people, interviews and CV's which was enriching.

    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?
  • Workshadowing was incredibly useful and everyone was very happy to answer any questions I had. As there are so many different roles in the company you cannot get a specialised view of every role, but the running of the company and sectors within it were very well explained.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Meeting so many people from the company really instilled this, as well as visiting the offices. WOrkshadowing was particularly useful.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • I am still not entirely decided, but it has definitely helped me gain a strong idea of something I believe I would be interested in and enjoy. I am eager to explore further.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Travel was reimbursed and the majority of the food I ate throughout the week was provided or paid for. Accomodation was also arrnaged and paid for. This was definitely adequate and took the stress out of being able to afford all those things as well as it being in London.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes there were two fairly lengthy networking sessions as well as a long period for workshadowing, I believe in the week a good balance was provided.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Well organised and pleasant, again a friendly atmosphere where everyone was more than willing to make conversation.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Only a couple, but the ones I heard sounded very good and like ones I would be interested in.

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Most definitely, they made it as little hastle for me as possible and the energy and enthusiasm shown by those running it helped make it an enjoyable experience. I believe it provided a very good insight into the company which was exactly what I hoped for. In addition to this they provided advice for the future and cv's and interviews which was a very appreciated addition.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2019


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