Technology Developer Summer Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    2.4
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The internship has been a really good experience. I learned quite a bit about the firm and I was supported by senior leaders

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt quite valued by my team members. I was invited to team meetings and I provided work for the team

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I received weekly catch ups with my manager and I was also given a technical mentor as well

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days are more busy than others. Some days I have a lot of meetings and some days I have a bit of work to do

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have been given responsibility that will help my team work better with other teams in the firm

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

    • I was able to learn about a lot of technologies I have never heard of before. It has also helped me improve my soft skills

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It is really cool. People talk to each other and have fun, but everyone gets their work done

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Computer Science

London

July 2019

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