Risk Solutions Group Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The atmosphere and culture at Barclays meant I enjoyed this more than the other two internships I have done.

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

    • The team were great fun and I felt like I fitted in really well.

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

    • My line manager and buddy regularly asked how I was doing and made me feel well supported.

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

    • A mixture of project work and client requests meant I always had something to do, but rarely felt like I couldn't cope.

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

    • In my third week I was producing presentations which were sent globally around Barclays, and also helping on client work.

    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 analytical and presentational skills I developed will be of great value in future studies and careers.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I really enjoyed working with my team and we went out a couple of times too.

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

    • This was the best organised of the three internships I have completed.

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

    • Barclays were very accommodating of special circumstances surrounding my internship, for which I was very appreciative

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I will be returning to the desk where I interned, and can't wait

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns went out every week, and there was always someone to talk to at the intern events!

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

    • London is expensive.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I had a few brilliant nights out with my team and the other interns

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

    • Included volunteering and speeches/presentations

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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