Operation Intern Review
by Barclays
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Barclays
- 7. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Barclays
Overview
Worked on daily tasks and shadowed with group members after induction weeks Raised ideas for the project and designed the framework of the database
Skills
I enhanced my Excel skills while working on my project, which allowed me to not only improve my technical abilities but also deepen my soft skills. Additionally, I developed stronger communication skills and gained valuable knowledge in networking.
Responsibilities
I was responsible for every piece of work that I have accomplished.
Support & Guidance
I received valuable support during my internship, particularly in the form of regular check-ins with my supervisor and access to training materials. For example, my manager provided detailed feedback on my early projects, which helped me improve quickly. However, I was also given the freedom to take ownership of my tasks, which allowed me to develop independence and problem-solving skills. The support was well-balanced, offering guidance when needed while also encouraging me to take initiative.
Culture
Barclays has a strong culture centered on collaboration, diversity, and innovation. The teams I worked with were very supportive, with a strong emphasis on open communication and continuous feedback. The general atmosphere was both dynamic and inclusive—people were encouraged to bring their ideas to the table, and there was a real focus on personal and professional development.
Your Impressions
Working culture, facilities, environment, people, I enjoyed everything.
Yes
Be yourself. Don’t worry about everything.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Business Operations, Business Management, Banking
Scotland
September 2024
