Quant Associate Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • A front office job is very challenging and more interresting...

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • They were all very nice and honest with me...

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • One to one and direct management by a Director

    5/5

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

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • A lot of responsability managing a project one by myself...

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I could apply my academic knowledges

    5/5

    The Company

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

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Everyting from lectures, volontary work to parties were well planned

    5/5

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

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Not too bad

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Not too bad

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • No night live here

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Not to much but that is fine by me

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2012


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