FLDP Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

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

    • It was an extremely interesting placement, which has left me very excited about a career in Financial Services.

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

    • Heard from a range of leading executives, and were well looked after by staff. All employees engaged with us, and provided useful information and feedback

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

    • Never alone, always someone nearby who could answer your questions.

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

    • Presentation skills and networking were very enhanced by this week. The opportunity to present in front of senior stakeholders and develop an individual business plan was extremely beneficial to my development

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Can't think of any unnecessary downtime or dubious-quality activities.

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

    • Very good atmosphere, bank is back on the up again. Fellow interns were a fun bunch

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A huge amount. Members of senior management, including the head of Barclaycard spoke to us at length in intimate question and answer sessions. Also received training in areas such as motivational skills, emotional intelligence, leadership and problem solving.

    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?

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

    • More time is necessary to achieve, but it did give us an insight

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

    • Very useful. We received a host of information on the financial sector, and where Barclays see the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Repaid travel expenses without query, accommodation was also paid for. Lunch provided

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

    • Several drinks events and lunch meetings

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

    • One afternoon at a hotel doing team exercises, followed by drinks and a BBQ.

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

    • Not really, but then we were only there for a week.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • One of the best spring insights available.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2013

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