Operations Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    3.5

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the transparency of the company on the insight, as they were honest about the day-to-day life and I could see that the employees lived their values rather than just spoke of them.

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

    • I felt really valued, as they weren't just here to teach us but to also listen to our input and evaluate what impact we could bring to them through the program.

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

    • There is constant guidance, and at any time of doubt or concern there is always someone to answer your questions or help you find a solution.

    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 have learnt the invaluable skill of corporate experience, which you don't achieve in the education system. I also learnt the importance of adaptability and innovation within the financial sector and services as a whole. I will be sure to consider these avenues of evaluation in my Economics studies too.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was well structured, integrating an easy to use app. However some events had to be reschedules due to unforeseen circumstances and poor conference call technology.

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

    • Excellent, warm and welcoming.

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

    • They spent a lot of time helping us understand our personality type and how it will work in the workplace, but in the activities there was no individual feedback.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Fantastic in this respect.

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

    • It helped me realise they are true to their values and vision, and the culture has kept employees here for extremely long tenures.

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

    • It helped me realise banking is definitely an interest of mine, whereas I was unsure beforehand.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 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?

    • Yes we had a networking evening.

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

    • good, but much more interns than employees.

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

    • no I didn't

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, it is a great opportunity to learn about yourself and Barclays

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2019

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