Summer Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Very challenging and rewarding internship

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

    • My line manager was excellent and made sure I was doing exciting and rewarding work

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

    • I was encouraged to network with senior leaders

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

    • Continually reassessed workload

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

    • I was encouraged to take responsibility and was trusted

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

    • More training could have been provided

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Worked within a good team

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

    • Had centrally run activities every week

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

    • Encouraged me to assess my developmental areas

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Don't know yet

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Was left up to the interns to organise

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

    • London is very expensive

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Canary Wharf is a vibrant and exciting place

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

    • Very few activities offered

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2009

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