Barclays Spring Programme Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Well structured and informative. An enjoyable week

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

    • Everyone was extremely accommodating and welcoming

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

    • All questions answered and always had a contact to get in touch with.

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

    • The days were very busy and there were two, arranged, evening events however the flat provided was a great place to come back to and relax

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

    • Not a great deal as most of the week was work shadowing and workshops but this did not detract from the sense of worth I had in being there

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The networking and business skills gained were invaluable. They will be great for future both at university and in a professional sense

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The week consisted of 2 full days and 3 half days at an external training venue just a short walk form the office where we had 3 half days of shadowing. Each had a good atmosphere

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

    • There was a set timetable from the first day which was well adhered to

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

    • They really did provide as many different skills sessions, business experiences and networking experiences as possible for us throughout the week. This, in my opinion, surpassed my expectations

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

    • National Travel

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

    • Very good chances to progress onto the summer internship, with a clear path and fast track to the next stages of application

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The timetable was full but everyone was up for going for drinks etc. in our free time. The two planned events were also a great chance to socialise

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

    • Slightly more expensive as in London but the company provided everything at social events and also provided breakfast and cooked lunch and accommodation

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't really get a chance to experience it!

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

    • Again, not really relevant as we were only there for one week.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting, Banking

London

November 2012

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