Spring Programme intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    3.5

    About You

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

    • This was a valuable insight to both the firm and the industry with many opportunities (and expectation) to contribute to learning exercises.

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

    • Barclays clearly values and invests in potential future employees.

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

    • The insight centred around learning and the quality of that part of the experience was high.

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

    • The skills and information were highly valuable for working towards a career in the industry.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The structure was well-organised and full, making excellent use of a short period.

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

    • For everyone who enjoys working under some pressure, the teamwork involved was an enjoyable experience.

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

    • Barclays were clearly keen to invest in interns and to direct them towards a future career with Barclays.

    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?

    • This was largely very good, perhaps with less work shadowing than some would have liked.

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

    • The insight helped as much as was possible for a short and distanced internship.

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

    • The insight was vital for confirming my choice.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Given the quality of the experience, expenses were sufficient.

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

    • The opportunity to meet staff was excellent and I would have appreciated even more time.

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

    • Networking was valuable to hear the experiences of current employees.

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

    • Activities outside of work were omitted from the structured content of the insight, though there was opportunity to ask individuals.

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • This would be very valuable for anyone considering a career in the industry.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

May 2013

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