Equity Research Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

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

    • I was welcomed by a wide range of people throughout the bank. There was also a scheme to meet with several MDs and Directors across the bank. No matter what level the employees were at they always made you feel valued and an important part of the bank.

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

    • I was given a huge amount of support from my line manager throughout the placement, I sat right next to my line manager and was offered support and guidance whenever I asked. The line manager also actively worked to help me learn.

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

    • I had one major deliverable to complete and there were several smaller projects to keep me busy.

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

    • Although my work was going to be used by the bank in the future the work was not important in the grand scheme of things.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It was unrelated to my degree but was a perfect set up for when I start working.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally very relaxed, people just got on with there work most of the time.

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

    • Really well organised, HR put on several events which worked into our work schedules.

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

    • My line manager really focused on helping me learn.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I received an offer after the placement. It is a fast growing bank with great people. I'm looking forward to going back after University.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The graduates and more social teams involved me in the evening drinks. There were a few social events put on by HR but these weren't that great. Many fellow students also went out for drinks regularly after work.

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

    • It's London, what can you expect

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Located in Canary Wharf, there were afterwork drinks but to go out you had to commute into the city.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few sporting events.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

November 2013

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