Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Well structured, great fun socially but job not completely suited to personal skills

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

    • Had the opportunity to contribute in all aspects of team work

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

    • Manager often away and colleagues often busy with their own work - difficult to approach but extremely helpful at times.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Always had jobs to do but never extremely rushed

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

    • Surprised by the amount of responsibility given

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

    • Always have experiences to draw on for studies

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite subdued which is not ideal personally

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

    • Extremely well organised - campus recruitment have done an excellent job

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

    • Training provided at the beginning was outstanding and some ongoing training good but certain masterclasses poorly organised

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Extremely appealing

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Extremely good social scene. Would like to see encouraged activities at weekends for those not from London.

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

    • Obviously much more expensive than student scene

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good but ends early as people head into the city

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots organised

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking

London

November 2013

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