Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • Very exciting, fast paced and enjoyable

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

    • Great culture with senior professionals always willing to help newcomers

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

    • HR were great and there was also great support from other Barclays professionals

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

    • Not particularly relevant to my degree but hugely relevant to future job prospects, not only introducing me to a large MNC but also teaching me valuable skills

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Only one session fell through- other than that it was seamless

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

    • Competitive & great people

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

    • Demonstrated by senior professionals taking time out to talk to us

    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?

    • Some work shadowing but not a huge deal

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Lots of presentations and insights with regards to this

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

    • Very helpful- no I just need to decide which business cluster & asset class I'd be best suited to

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Paid comprehensively

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

    • Lots of chances through drinks and other events

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

    • I felt there were too few representatives that actually made it to the event

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Most of the focus was on work

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Great experience

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Market Research

London

April 2013

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