Summer operations analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Best 6 weeks of my life.

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

    • Really friendly and welcoming.

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

    • Amazing boss and team, always really friendly and supportive.

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

    • Perfect balance not too much work that I couldn't handle, but enough to keep me busy.

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

    • Yeah loads.

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

    • Learned some invaluable skills that will help me in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good, lot of fun.

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

    • Really well organised, lots of events put on.

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

    • Weekly training sessions in various areas of the company.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Working with them again soon.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really good group, always out.

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

    • Expensive, standard London.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Some amazing nights out.

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

    • Lots of things to do.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

September 2012

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