Summer Intern UKRB Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • I felt like the internship was a gd experience but as it was the first year they have ran the retail scheme in this way there is plenty of room for improvement when it comes to the structure of the programme and the work they make you do.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • As I moved around alot of different areas and worked with alot of different people, i was never with a team for that long meaning i never built up any working relationships with my colleugues.

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

    • My manager was brilliant, he organised lots of different places for me to go and plenty of jobs for me to do.

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

    • Plenty of time to enjoy yourself and do other things and alot of time spent travelling around london.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Ran a small campaign in the branch i was working in.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Truly valued the presentation and managerial skills i developed during my time which will be good for all my future career plans.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The branch i worked in had a great atmosphere, everyone was friendly towards me and with each other. There were events outside of the office which helped improved relationships in the office.

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

    • The structure was experimental because it was the first time but still overall i got to learn and experience alot.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Alot of time was put in to teaching us and letting us do things, and we had training sessions thoughout the internship.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Very good opportunity, but decided i want to experience other financial sectors before i make my final decision.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Still have some amazing friends that i met on the scheme, and i would see my fellow interns most nights after work. Great group of people.

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

    • Socialising in london is expensive!!!

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

    • ITS LONDON MATE!

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

    • HAd a community day and a few organised events with free drinks and food. And an organised event were they took us all go-karting.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2009

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