Private Banking Intern in International Bank Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Very varied, fast-paced and great people.

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

    • I had a fantastic line manager who was sensitive to my strengths and weaknesses and helped tailor my experience during the placement.

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

    • Literally everyone was happy to meet, even if it was only for a short time and all were happy to privde advice

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

    • Most days pretty hectic, but a mix of meetings and desk work, with occasional time to grab a coffee and catch up.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility (my own projects to run) and even helped coach a colleague on presentation-giving after receiving some training as part of the internship.

    5/5
  • 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 gained in relation to time management, negotiating, dealing with people and leadership with be inherently useful in my degree and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great! I was on a really buzzing floor (other floors were a bit mellower) but people were happy and sociable.

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

    • Brilliant organisation that has taken feedback from previous years to improve the experience. Intensive training at the start was really useful and the interns project was executed perfectly.

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

    • We had 3 days of intensive training specific to interns at the beginning of the placement, with session throughout the internship.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got a graduate offer as a direct result of my performance on the internship - sorted.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A great atmosphere with other interns and graduates too.

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

    • Canary Wharf/Mayfair/Central London so pricey as expected.

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

    • Canary Wharf is nice for evening drinks during the week but a ghost town at weekends. However in London it's not difficult to get to somewhere better.

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

    • Yes, a great selection of sports and other networks, I joined the running club and loved it.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Business Management

London

November 2013

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