Proposition Manager (Mobile Team) Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Really good fun! Both interns and full-time colleagues were very open and helpful, work is challenging and you're given an exciting amount of responsibility. Real chance to learn how the corporation works on a broad level and connect with very senior stakeholders.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Great team spirit, fun atmosphere and inter-team bowling, football, nights out etc.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Probably the weakest aspect of the internship. HR are very proactive and supportive however line managers differ from person to person. Mine dealt with me via a more 'hands off' approach but did still genuinely care about my development. That management style actually suits me as it gives you room to develop projects completely as you would like to and puts a high expectation on you to deliver.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Generally very busy. At times felt like a could have been busier but admin/ emails actually takes up more time than you think. Time management wa mainly left up to us as projects are ongoing and you need to juggle several at a time and meet deadlines.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Great level of responsibility on 'real' projects where opinions from a fresh perspective are valued.

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

    • Immeasurably useful for getting you more in tune with how big business works, great for practical skills like excel and PowerPoint, even better for soft skills such as interaction with senior management.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Brilliant team and great fun!

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised, if anything there was almost too much set up for us to get involved with.

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

    • 5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was part on the FLDP (Future Leaders Development Programme) internship and about 85% of interns are offered graduate rolls.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Canary Wharf so quite expensive but good fun and easy to take a tube to somewhere cheaper! Lots of corporate (free) events too.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Bars etc. very good, usually went to someone's flat together somewhere else to pre-drink and go out.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sport/ bonding opportunities and anything you could come up with yourself would be considered.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking, Data Science, Market Research

London

August 2013

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