Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • About You
    2.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    3.4

    About You

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the Spring Insight at Barclays. I felt it was very beneficial for me as I did not know much about the financial services or group functions within a bank so this has informed me about what it is like to be a part of the Bank.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt very valued during this week because I felt that they understood that time was valuable and only filled all session spots with things that were very useful. This allowed for opportunities to ask questions which really aided my understanding of the bank.

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

    • There was a lot of guidance and support for the entirety of the week. This was not only from [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions], but also from the graduates and the senior members of the bank during things like networking and panel sessions.

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think the skills I’ve learnt will assist me in my degree for things such as asking questions and understanding will allow me to ask critical questions about the books I study on my degree.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was very structured and everything was timed down to a tee. This kept us on a rigid schedule and allowed us to get through questions with the different speakers.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was very friendly, everyone who attended, both interns and graduates were so friendly and made me feel at ease with the whole process.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The i

    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?

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It was very valuable, I feel like I have more clarity on what I would like to do.

    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 there were really good networking opportunities with graduates and also directors and managing directors.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • They were very informative and helpful. They really helped me expand my network.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes which was helpful in understanding work like balance.

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

    • Yes definitely would to a friend looking into banking.

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

London

April 2019

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