Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The opportunities available to interns were extensive which made the programme very enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was treated as if I were a full time colleague by my team.

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

    • There were frequent appraisals and opportunities to give and get feedback or help.

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

    • Relatively busy, but not overworked

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • An adequate amount of responsibility given my position in the company.

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

    • The Excel training was very useful, and the speaker series interesting

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My team were very friendly, accommodating and helpful

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

    • The programme of events and feedback mechanisms were very well organised

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

    • The firm invested a lot of time in the interns, in particular with senior members of staff

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • The organisation came across as a great place to work

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were two organised socials, and all of the cohort were very friendly.

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

    • As expected in London.

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

    • A variety of good bars in the local area

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

    • There were many opportunities available to interns, for example to volunteer or play sport.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2014

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