Barclays Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was an amazing opportunity to get a great insight into the world of investment banking but also a working culture as well.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The firm invested lots of time and effort into providing resources for us. The whole week was dedicated to us by providing us with a great insight so we all felt very valued.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We were supported throughout with employees available all the time furthermore we were given contact details for members and everyone was willing to commit their time.

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

    • It was more than just learning about the investment banking environment. It really encompassed the opportunity to develop skills like teamwork.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We were given a guide at the beginning each day of what we were doing so that we knew where to go and what to do.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • All the students were very participative so we all got on very well and it was a thoroughly enjoyable work environment.

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

    • Lots of resources were provided so we had a great understanding and foundation of knowledge of the company and the industry.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Through lots of different presentations it gave us the opportunity to learn lots about not just the division we entered but throughout the company.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The resources provided highlighted culture as a very strong part to their working life.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The presentations but also the general environment has drawn me closer towards the industry which was highly beneficial

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • not paid.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were lots of opportunities to meet employees from all different parts of the hierarchy which highlighted the investment to talent.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There was a range from informal mixers to more formal dinners so that it gave us sense of the diversity of culture.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • There are many sport societies which they compete inter-company which was really cool

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely, the opportunity for a week to be able to work with a top leading firm is undeniably great experience.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2013

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