Acquisition Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Loved every minute of it.

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

    • I was welcomed and all work and ideas were taken seriously

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

    • Both the HR team and my business team were there to answer any questions

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

    • It was demanding but I was happy with that

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had a good mix of managing my own projects and assisting others

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

    • I learnt about workplace etiquette and also specific skills such as Excel

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very business driven but not without fun

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Everything was in place for us to make the most of our time there

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

    • There was a lot of time and effort invested in us

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I got a job offer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Had a great time

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

    • London is expensive but our pay was good so we could enjoy it

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

    • Very good

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

    • Lots of social and community activities available

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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