Prime Services Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it. Made great friends with other interns who were from interesting and varied backgrounds. Learned to work under pressure

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

    • Was given a lot of responsibility. Had 3 rotations all of whom gave me constructive work which they would find useful rather than just stuff to keep me occupied

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Was set targets, and given guidance. However we were also expected to work independently too

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

    • Exceptionally busy. Constantly running around at meetings/doing work etc. Was never bored.

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

    • Given a large amount of responsibility and trusted with systems

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

    • Great use of excel skills - other than that my degree is very theoretical

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Really nice people with a good sense of humour. However not much after-work socialising

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

    • Good range of events and intern socials

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

    • Internship shortened so only a weekend of training

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Received an offer starting next August

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • bonded well - though there could have been more organised socials as oppose to just speaker panels

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • NA lived from home

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

    • Central London so very good

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

    • Had a volunteering day and mid-term social

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

September 2012

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