Client Capital Management Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • This was my first experience of an internship and I have to say it fully exceeded all expectations. I was encouraged from the word go to make the most of it by everyone in the firm, and it thoroughly enjoyed it.

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

    • The culture allows for everyone to be valued, and everyone showed enthusiasm when I asked for help.

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

    • Despite my manager being very busy with an important project, he was very supportive and ensured I got the best experience.

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

    • I always had time to meet and network with people from around the firm but there were always deadlines to meet as well.

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

    • I was actually surprised by the level of responsibility I was given, but appreciated it nonetheless.

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

    • This experience really helped me develop my softer skills and at the same time gave me the core financial skills to be able to work in the finance sector seamlessly.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My department was somewhat dull - lacking a buzz, but people were very nice.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Superbly organised and executed!

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

    • I felt incredibly valued by the level of training and development offered to me.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Just got my contract today!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really loved the social scene amongst fellow interns!

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

    • quite expensive, but thankfully we were all earning.

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

    • Oh the charms of London...

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

    • I believe the opportunities were bound only by one's appetite!

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Banking

London

November 2013

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