Year 12 Female Insight Day Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • As this was my first event I learnt plenty!

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

    • my comments and questions were taken into account

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The graduates were very helpful - even after the event when I contacted them afterwards

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

    • I learnt how to network specifically as well as how an Investment Bank Operates

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • plenty of activities!

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

    • It was fantastic and very helpful

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

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • Some work experience would have been lovely, but the different panels were fantastic

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I found out what they valued and how I would fit in

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

    • I am more sure of where I wish to go and what fields I wish to join

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • It was only a day so it was unpaid and I live in London so I did not ask to be reimbursed

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

    • Several panels and different graduates to talk to

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2014

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