Operations Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • It was very interesting, interactive and enjoyable - met some great people and found out in depth what barclays would be like to work in the future

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

    • They looked after us very much and valued our time

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

    • There was much guidance on hand during the time - we never felt like we lacked support.

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

    • We did have chances to develop skills and learn new things, however, having done previous spring weeks I did not learn anything too new.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured and organised

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

    • It was a very positive atmosphere, rather than too competitive like Id imagine other spring weeks being.

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

    • They provided us with skills workshops like presentation skills, and 'knowing your strenghts' workshops too. In addition, they gave us skills presentations for the assessment centre and showed us how to read the financial press most effectively.

    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?

    • we had 3 work shadowing placements, however it is very hard to see what a full time role would be like without actually doing the job.

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

    • Very much understood the company culture and its very important values.

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

    • Quite valuable, however, I am still quite confused since there are so many different types of jobs within each department!

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Paid £250 for the week and accomodation was provided

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

    • One networking event with seniors of the firm, and a breakfast with a couple MDs in the specific division.

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

    • Overall three networking opportunities, plus networking within the spring week during lunch and breaks.

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

    • There are a few opportunities like volunteering

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

    • Lots of fun and very informative would definitely recommend doing to a friend.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking

London

April 2014

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