Summer Technology Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Considering the internship was moved to a virtual environment, and that this was the first virtual internship Barclays has ever run. It was excellently organised with great talks, events and activities to make us feel part of the family. I enjoyed speaking to my friendly team and mentors along with performing the interesting tasks I was set.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt valued by my colleagues due to them inviting me to meetings, having regular catch-ups to ensure I was okay and generally trying to keep in contact with me during my time on the virtual internship. I only wish I could have interacted with them in person, something that is not Barclays' fault.

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

    • I was supervised well by my managers with weekly catch-ups with him and daily catch-ups with my supervisor and fellow intern. I was given well-defined tasks to complete and guidance as to how to complete them.

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

    • I was quite busy however due to technical difficulties, some time was spent waiting for tickets to clear. In this time however there were plenty of networking and learning resources for me to use to still benefit from my time.

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

    • I was given a good amount of responsibility, not so much as I was concerned for the safety of projects however enough to make me feel like my work was valued and important.

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

    • The lessons learnt have been invaluable and will go on to be useful throughout my career and further studies. Even simple aspects of working from home have had a lasting and positive effect on my ability and confidence. Most of the software I worked with was completely new to me and so I really had a chance to develop my own experience in practical ways.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • We were working from home however the people I interacted with virtually were welcoming, attentive and helpful.

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

    • There were a lot of talks, training sessions and events to attend that made every day different and interesting. I made notes on these sessions that I will consult going forward as they have taught me valuable and useful lessons and skills.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company set me up with pluralsight courses I could use, mentoring sessions from multiple influential members of staff and training from external providers to invest in my skills and abilities.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing as I have seen a culture and work environment I would love to be a bigger part of in the future. The grad scheme also seems excellent and I would love to progress into that.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Other interns were very responsive and communicative however we were working remotely so I did not have the chance to meet any which was a shame.

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

    • Not applicable as we worked from home.

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

    • Not applicable as we worked from home.

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

    • Yes, lots of activities and groups we could talk to and hear more from regarding supporting the excellent Barclays Values.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

August 2020

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