Operations Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The people were really nice and seemed to really care about me making the most of my time at the bank.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt like I could contribute at times, but given the short nature of the internship, it's difficult to feel like you're really needed.

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

    • My manager was great; they made sure I had work to be getting on with that I was interested in, and made every effort to give me advice, even suggesting people I should speak to in the future.

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

    • There were times when I wasn't under very much pressure at all, but equally times when I had deadlines to meet. I would say my work got a little repetitive and thin towards the end.

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

    • I wasn't given masses of responsibility, but given the importance of my business function, I wasn't really surprised. That said, I was in a position to speak to some very important people and I really benefitted from that!

    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 developed won't be particularly helpful for university, but networking and communication skills will no doubt be helpful for any future career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and approachable. People do try to be quite energetic, especially with interns.

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

    • The internship seemed to have a good structure, with talks and presentations given alongside our day to day tasks. This gave us a good mix of practical and learning experience.

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

    • Barclays treat their interns really well; initiatives such as the meet and MD/Director scheme showed how willing important people in the bank were to give up their time, even for short term interns.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I managed to secure a job - which was the ultimate aim!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I met some really interesting and energetic interns. As usual, the personalities will vary depending on the division, but everyone was still perfectly friendly.

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

    • There's no doubt that London is expensive, but the firm do put on some Intern social events to try and help the social aspect. There's also always a cheaper option around if you're willing to look for it.

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

    • Although it's expensive, London does have a good variety of nightlight.

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

    • We were encouraged to take part in volunteering, and weren't restricted anywhere else.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2013

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