Graduate in Global Finance Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was a great experience which made me truly happy.

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

    • I had a great time with my colleagues! We were going out together after work every week and once we even sang happy birthday over a conference call to one of my colleagues' mom! She was so shocked!

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

    • From analysts to managing directors everybody were very supported and concerned with our progress.

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

    • I was plenty busy but still had reasonable working hours. At Barclays is all about working SMART rather than working HARD.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was owning the majority of the processes run by my team which was an amazing opportunity to show what I can do.

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

    • I developed a lot of valuable skills (both technical and soft) which will help me in my future career path.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It wasn't a non-stop party since we do serious work which needs a lot of attention but still it was never dull and there was a lot of banter going round during less busy times.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The organisation was perfect with loads of networking events and shadowing sessions.

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

    • We got a lot of attention at our desks, online training and a very long initial training program.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went out every Friday and most weekends.

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

    • Canary wharf is quite expensive.

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

    • Not a ot of nightlife in canary wharf but it's very easy to get to bars and clubs near by.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are 5 social networks and countless sports and common-interest clubs.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2012

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