Summer Internship Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

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

    • Could vary - dependant on how much you looked for work. Alot to do if you wanted to.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

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

    • Lots of useful skills developed and consolidated during my internship. Can be used in my final year at Uni.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Guys in the office were lots of fun. Working in Barclays head office is very lively.

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

    • Extremly well organised internship - felt very welcome from the start.

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

    • Alot of exposure to SXs who were very happy to help and give advice.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Barclays Corporate is going somewhere - alot of room for growth and an exciting business to be in currently as the business has high expansion plans.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of socalising / drinks after work. Good links with the Graduate program. Event days such as Go Karting etc.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Commuted from home!

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2010

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