Insight week Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • About You
    3.0
  • The Company
    2.6
  • Everything Else
    3.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Ive thoroughly enjoyed the programme as the interactive presentations and opportunities to contribute through questions have allowed me to play a part in the week.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Barclays have upheld a standard throughout the week, with high quality services and hospitality making me feel valued. Furthermore, my opinion and questions have always been considered with respect.

    3/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • A lot of guidance with how to get involved e.g. Networking advice. Limited but insightful advice into how to interview well.

    3/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • My presentation skills have been enhanced, as well as team working. Also, my confidence within working environment has been furthered through the interactive opportunities.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Well structured as it allowed me to gain equal insight into all functions, but repetitive as the same structure was used for each.

    3/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Warm, welcoming, with other springers always happy to work in teams and help each other. The insight leaders have also been reassuring and informative, I have not felt strained or uncomfortable at all.

    3/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Little to no personal training, the insight week provided more information than teaching.

    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?
  • The senior speakers gave insight into this, with career progression in Barclays explained. Also, the Barclays ethos has always been at the forefront of presentations, allowing insight. The last two days at Churchill place have also allowed me to get a feel for the atmosphere.

    3/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • 3/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Valuable as insight talks and shadow sessions allowed me to develop a clear understanding of each function.

    3/5

    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, a networking evening and graduate session allowed this. Also, people were always happy to take questions and give out details after talks,

    4/5

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

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes, in my shadow session, I learnt about opportunities to play football.

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • yes.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2019


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