Finance CAO team intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I found this internship incredibly enlightening and a very helpful introduction to the corporate world. It was a very well thought out internship and has a number of support systems -buddy, mentor and line manager to help you along the way.

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

    • I had a great team who really helped me get the most out of my time there- they gave me real work to do and gave me great feedback the whole way through so that I could improve and take on more challenging tasks.

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

    • I had weekly catch-ups with my line manager where we examined where I wanted to explore further and where I felt I was having trouble. It also gave me the opportunity to feel more comfortable with my line manager and my team in general.

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

    • As I gained trust within the team, I was rarely without work to do; work that was often challenging and useful to the team. I barely noticed the hours passing during the day and the internship flew by.

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

    • I was given various projects which were my sole responsibility to run with. They often gave me exposure to those higher up in the business and helped me build my network as well as improve my skills.

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

    • I feel that this internship has really given me a headstart in the corporate world. It really boosted my confidence and helped me decide where I wanted to concentrate. It also gave me great insight into finance and banking which will help me in my final year at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My team were really nice and always approachable.

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

    • It was a very well thought out internship with training, support systems and various events which helped us network with higher ups down to fellow interns.

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

    • I felt Barclays was really invested in developing my skillset; they were really looking to help me improve and to come back for the graduate programme.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I was offered a graduate programme place for when I finish in university which I have accepted.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was always something going on with fellow interns.

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

    • It was London after all.

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

    • There are a number of bars to hang out after work in Canary Wharf. However they seemed expensive to a student mindset.

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

    • There were a number of social events as well as volunteering events that everyone was free to get involved in.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2014

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