spring intern-operations Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It involved group work and one to one interaction with the staff which was key to enjoying the experience

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

    • The networking session was helpful in making us feel valued. The employees wanted to give us tips to join the bank

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

    • Application tips, CV tips and presentations were given to assist us through the process.

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

    • Quite busy as presentations had to be given and work shadowing was also to be done

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

    • Not a lot as we were spring interns

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

    • Team working and organization skills were further developed which helps in group projects wt university

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was hardworking which provided excellent motivation

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

    • Short but sweet insight into the company and division

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

    • Team working and interviews were taken to assess us and help us with our summer internship

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Growing bank so needs fresh graduates.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was willing to help each other.

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

    • I had to commute everyday to work which was quite expensive

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • We did not have the time to experience this

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Some employees mentioned them but I am not too sure

    4/5
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Accounting, Actuary, Business Operations, Advertising, Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Television/Film/Media, Audit, Automotive Engineering, Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Banking, Data Science, Business Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Property Development, Consumer Products/FMCG, Customer Service, Economics, Education/Teaching, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Science, Fashion Design, Financial Management, Graphic Design, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance & Risk Management, Journalism & Publishing, Legal/Law, Logistics and Operations, Management Consulting, Manufacturing, Market Research, Marketing, Material & Mineral Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Pharmaceutical, Product Design, Property Management, PR & Communications, Government, Purchasing and Supply, Recruitment, Retail, Sales, Science, Social Work, Surveying, Voluntary

London

October 2012

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