Summer Analyst Finance Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed the internship because it gave me a good idea of what it would be like to work in a top investment bank. I also felt I was able to put what I learnt in my degree into action by working in finance.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • From time to time, people were very busy but on the whole, there was a really supportive culture which I relished. This helped me to feel valued in all aspects of my job.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • We were given a training counsellor from day one and also were given contact details of some of the graduates. They were very insightful as they openly told us about all their experiences.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was extremely busy during the internship. Although finance is back office, I often left the office around 8-9pm. However, the late hours were worth it given the "work hard, play hard" culture in the city. I would often meet up with the other interns in my department after work.

    1/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • This was more or less what I expected in terms of responsibility. I had a lot of oversight but did not feel micromanaged in any way.

    2/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I learnt a lot about the culture, the industry and what I need going forward for a career in an investment bank so I would say I learnt a great deal!

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere was relatively pleasant in my department. I was not aware of any issues whilst I was there and I enjoyed the company of the other interns whom were also based on my floor.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • This was seamless, from the initial acceptance to the feedback reviews for the internship everything was well organised.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The firm paid for our initial training at the start of the internship. In addition, the firm often provided various networking opportunities for us. I feel that the firm heavily invested in our participation while we were there.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    2/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • These are great as I converted my internship into a grad scheme. I could not be happier!

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • We were all like minded and mixed well socially. Everyone was a good laugh and there were many memorable occasions!

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • To be fair London is not the most inexpensive place to work. However, this is the price you pay for working in the City!

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The nightlife was fantastic. The late finishes meant that we were out sampling the nightlife during peak times which was great. There was honestly such a good atmosphere.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • I did not really come across many activities apart from the occasional pub quiz. The interns tended to sort out their own socials in any case.

    2/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Banking

London

December 2012


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