Operations Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • A great experience ever. The interns activities and corresponding trainings are really great.

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

    • People there are really nice and patient. They teach me a lot from BAU jobs to projects

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

    • My manager had arranged many overviews and fundamental courses for me. She also supported me when I asked for shadowings.

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

    • Working hour is from 9 to 5

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

    • I have several objectives during the internship. It was disscussed by my manager and me.

    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 started to learn in details of banking industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Exciting and energetic. Feel like know each others for a long time.

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

    • Really great. the overall internship was organized efficiently.

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

    • I have been given a lot trainings and speeches.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got the graduate programme position

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very well.

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

    • Much lower than London

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

    • Great pubs and bars

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

    • Not as many as in London

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Financial Management

South West

September 2014

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