Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • The work was intense, but the experience was very helpful

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

    • Always received support and advice from my colleagues, plus real responsibilities

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

    • Support system was very good, seniors were always willing to have one to one meetings

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

    • Workload was very intense, hence I was usually very busy.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Worked on high profile financial transactions and was able to make an important contribution

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

    • The technical skills will be very useful for the future

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Things became a bit dull given the workload of people, however, there was always time for a few jokes.

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

    • The program was well structured with good opportunities to network with other individuals in the bank

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

    • There was several training and development programs

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, however, due to the workload, social events were few and far between

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is expensive!

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

    • A few bars in the area, nothing extraordinary

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there was volunteering activities and opportunities to join sports teams

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

International

September 2014

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