Investment Bank Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Great internship with co-workers who were always very helpful and supportive

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

    • From the first moment onwards I felt welcome by my colleagues and treated like a full member of the team.

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

    • Always available if needed

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

    • Always had something to do but never too much

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

    • Good responsibility for own projects

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

    • Will need them immediately as I will start working right away

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great! Very productive but also friendly and open

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

    • Great with regular trainings and senior meetings organized.

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

    • Regular trainings where senior colleagues took time to teach us about their departments.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Got a job with them

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fellow colleagues and interns always helped each other and we did many things together on the weekends

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

    • Not cheap but well enough paid to afford social activities

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Canary Wharf not the most popular place after 10pm but good opportunities close by

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

    • Several volunteering and company sports events

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2014

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