Associate Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Barclays is a great place for the internship. Lots of very interesting job with a chance to learn a lot.

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

    • Colleagues were very friendly and willing to help. People appreciate that you might need more time to learn some new things and help with it.

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

    • Even though my manager was senior and did not have a lot of free time, he spent much time helping me and discussing my results.

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

    • I was not bored but sometimes was really busy. On the other hand, most of times when I worked extra hours it was my choice.

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

    • I did projects that are used by clients (front office people). On the other hand, being an intern I was not expecting to do something really sophisticated.

    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 great and very useful experience both for my strong skills like math and programming and weaker ones including presentations and documentation.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It is a good working environment, same time people are very nice and friendly. Some friendly talks and jokes were making days really better.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was very good, we had nice intern events and trainings. For a foreign intern it could be more help with placement guidance, but overall very well organised.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Trainings very good. As far as I know there are many trainings during graduate program. On the other hand, my manager and colleagues spent much time to teach me.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got an offer for a full time position after finishing my internship and look forward to join the organisation.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • People are really nice even if they are really senior.

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

    • London is very expensive city. On the other hand, my salary gave me a good chance to have good free time.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Pubs and restaurants very nice. I am not really a parting guy.

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

    • There were many sport clubs and social groups. I played volleyball with Barclays team. London gives many interesting opportunities itself.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

April 2014

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