Business Analyst Review
by Barclays
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
4.3
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The Culture
3.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I enjoyed myself during my internship. I made a few lasting friendships and gained a lot of valuable experience which has allowed me an insight into the working world.
Never felt like an intern. Always felt like a valued member of the team.
Could always ask my line manager a question, no matter how busy he was. He really made an effort to find out how I was getting on and to make sure I was happy with the workload etc
Felt slightly lost at the start of my internship but I think that was just a case of me finding my feet. once I did I felt comfortable with the workload I was given.
I was given quite a lot of responsibility during my internship. I deputised for my project manager while she was away for our daily team meetings but I never felt out of my depth. It definitely made me feel alot more involved with the project.
My confidence soared during my internship. The skills I gained while at my internship will help me greatly during my last year at university especially with our group project, where the team working and leadership skills I have learnt will enhance how I take on the project.
The Company
wasn't the most lively environment but it certainly wasn't boring. Had a lot of meetings so was hardly ever at my desk.
Really well organised. Love the amount of social events. It's a shame some events had to be cancelled due to events beyond the organisers control but nevertheless there were many valuable networking opportunities.
We had a 3 day training event plus mandatory talks and workshops throughout the internship. We also had a talk from on the of the global COO's of the company which really inspired me to achieve the very best I could.
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
The Culture
People organised they're own social events such as a weekly clubbing night and the company also organised a mid term social which was amazing! lots of team building activities, food and drink! There was also an end of internship party at a club in central london, definitely a final opportunity was the interns to let their hair down one last time.
I got accommodation given to me by the company which was pretty amazing as I was could walk to work every morning. There was also at least two social events per week and all the drinks/food was free!
its canary wharf so obviously not an amazing night life everyone pretty much leaves by 8 but its central london so night life is going a tube ride away...
there was a volunteering afternoon where you could either garden or make toys this was great for networking with other interns and giving back to the community
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Information Technology
London
September 2012
