Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

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

    • The people were welcoming, interesting and encouraging.

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

    • If I was worried, they provided good insights. If I was unsure they pushed me to excel in the answers.

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

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

    • I was never left with nothing to do, but it never engulfed me.

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

    • As much or as little as I wanted. I was fully allowed to excel where I wanted to, and to pass over areas which I found boring or uninteresting.

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

    • I learned a plethora of useful things, both about the job, and also about working life

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The people were hard-working but understanding. If you made a mistake, but admitted to it, and persevered to correct your fault in the future, no one would ever take you up on it.

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

    • Interesting interns. Fun socials.

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

    • We had community development events. We learned about many areas of the bank. We were given good supervisors, who were both intellectual and important, but also took time out to talk to us, and make sure we were fine.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I got the offer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I left with contacts I will keep for life. I worked and went out with the other interns, as they were engaging and interesting people.

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

    • Not free, it was London. But we were given a good salary for the internship, which covered drinks costs.

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

    • London, nothing more needs to be said

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

    • I sung in choirs, partied with friends, went on walks, and visited museums and galleries.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

November 2013

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