Technology Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The internship was a great experience and I enjoyed it very much. I was quite anxious at first but settled into corporate life really quickly. It was a worthwhile experience.

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

    • I did indeed feel valued my colleagues. Nothing they said or did made me feel like they didn't treat me well. I expected this anyway and wouldn't have enjoyed my time at Barclays if I didn't feel valued.

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

    • All the support and guidance was given not only by my manager but also my team as well. I was never 'stuck' and felt I could always get help when I needed it.

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

    • Great balance of work daily. Really enjoyed the balance of work that I had and didn't feel too over or under worked.

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

    • Gave me quite a bit of responsibility that I was quite surprised at first. They let me handle code that was going live and it was exciting (for me at least).

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

    • The skills I have developed are unarguably skills for life. I have had a very productive time working at Barclays. These skills will be used for the rest of university and in my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Pretty good atmosphere. Was not really sure what to expect from a corporate environment in London, but it wasn't as strict as I thought it would be. I had fun and worked well with my team.

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

    • Great organisation. Can't fault it. They let us know when company events were happening and also gave us assistance when we needed it which was good.

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

    • Great training opportunities for even the interns shows that the firm really invests in the development of its employees. I was really impressed. They want everyone to do well and work to the best of their ability.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I've got a graduate job with them starting next year!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Pretty good. Had quite a few nights out to get to know each other. End of internship event was great fun as well.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite expensive I have to say. Most people found it that way but some are better at managing money than others!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife in London is great. Needs to be experienced definitely.

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

    • There were company parties and events that the interns could go to. My team also organised a few nights out.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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