Retail Intern Review
by Barclays
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.6
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The Company
4.2
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The Culture
3.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Hard, challenging, rewarding. Great satisfaction.
Really welcomed, right from the off.
Regular meeting with Area Director; HR staff are always on the end of the phone to help.
Occasionally things dried up in the afternoon, but there are always things to keep you going.
If you want the responsibility, it's handed to you on a plate.
Lots of self-awareness training etc.
The Company
Full of young, like-minded people.
Occasionally, there was little or no advance notice about things, but generally very well organised.
Any essential areas were covered in-branch. A sound knowledge of Barclays' products is essential before you think of applying though.
Subsidised Canteen
The impression from the internship is that Barclays values it's interns, so they are well looked-after.
The Culture
Many social events organised officially, and un-officially.
The pay is a contribution towards the cost of living/travel. No expenses can be claimed. Don't expect to earn money from the internship if you're renting in London and/or travelling far. If you have friends/family with a spare sofa for 8 weeks...
It's London.
If you want the opportunity, it's there.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
August 2010
