Prime Services Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It exceed my expectations massively!

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

    • Everyone was very welcoming and friendly.

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

    • My manager was very contactable and made time to ensure I was settling in and managing with my work.

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

    • I was very busy during my placement - time management is essential.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, much more than I expected.

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

    • The skills I learnt are very useful both in my degree and future roles.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were very friendly and always up for a laugh but people also appreciate you are there to work.

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

    • Very well organised - Barclays were very easy to contact.

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

    • We were given a training course when we first started but mostly it was on the job training.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will be returning in August 2013 as a graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes!

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

    • I worked in London so it was fairly expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I worked in Canary Wharf.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there are many clubs!

    4/5
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London

September 2012

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