Private Banking Summer Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed myself immensely. The team I worke with were approachable, supportive and mote than prepared to answer any of my questions. I was given enough responsibility to feel like I wa contributing to my teams work but not so much that it was daunting.

    4/5
  • 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)?

    • Constant support by all of my team.

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

    • Got better as I began to learn the ropes and was capable of being given more work.

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

    • 3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Time management and being prepared to find help instead of waiting for it to find you will help me immensely with my studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Great balance of work and play.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Lots of fantastic training and events. My team were well prepared for my arrival.

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

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Start July 2011 and can't wait.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Perfect balance if social life. Made several life long friends.

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

    • Canary wharf is very expensive. But to be expected.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Brilliant nights out!

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

    • Nothing organised by barclays but the interns organised several sporting events.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

September 2010

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