Spring Intern. Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Vibrant environment, a lot of activities such as case studies and presentations.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Very much, they focus greatly on their core values and conforming to those values is very important.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • They were always willing to help out.

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

    • Esp. presentation skills. They got this ex-professional actor, who did a fantastic job of teaching us how to behave in a presentation and how to structure them.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Vibrant, fun and welcoming.

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

    • A lot. Technical knowledge, business skills, overview of a bank.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Very much. The presentations and shadowing did the magic.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Very much. Shadowing and networking sessions were very helpful.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very valuable as it taught me which divisions really suit me and don't suit me.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes, at its headquarters (30th floor).

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very quick, but very insightful.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, especially sports.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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