Finance in Wealth Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    3/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt really valued, more than I thought I would

    3/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Full support. People were always available if necessary

    3/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Yes generally quite busy. More so towards the end. There were lots of events to go to

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Lots towards the end. Nice to know some of my work if still being used in the office

    3/5

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

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Really good, a wide range of ages so got to interact with lots of different people. Fun at times

    3/5

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

    3/5

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

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Financial Bonus

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Really appealing. They give you the chance return, after some tests

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yeah with the people on placement. Lots of parties/gatherings organised

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • 3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Good, normal for London

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • 3/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013


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