Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • For the most part I really enjoyed the week.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Very much so, you can tell they're putting a lot of effort into recruitment

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

    • Received any support we needed

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

    • Not linked to my degree but definitely will help with future careers

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Clear structure, timetable stuck to throughout

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

    • Quite nice, not too competitive for the most part

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

    • Definitely went out of their way with training in banking, markets and also personal development

    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?

    • Kept away from the real workplace for the most part but could gleam a few insights from networking. Understandably there was probably too many people to do real work shadowing and also confidentiality measures that would have to be adhered to

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

    • Big emphasis on culture throughout

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

    • Very helpful, lot's of different careers offered

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £250 payment, food was also provided throughout

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

    • Yes, from senior MDs to analysts!

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

    • Mostly pretty positive, could tell some staff didn't really want to be there but I can't blame them as they're probably pretty busy

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, learned about the different networks.

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

    • Very much so, it's evident a lot of effort was put into it and it has left a positive image of the firm with me

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

London

April 2019

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