Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Great introduction to the business area. The opportunity to work in a role similar to that of a graduate analyst has allowed me to make well informed career decisions going forward/

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

    • Very much so. Did not at any time feel like 'the intern' but as a valued member of the team.

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

    • Support from current grads, senior mentors and HR throughout the programme.

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

    • Never bored, always something to be done. However ones of the key advantages of this business area is that you don't feel pressured to work especially late or on weekends. There will be times that are particularly hectic but overall there is a very good work-life balance.

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

    • Part of the reason I felt so included as part of the team was because I was given non-trivial work.

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

    • Relating to my degree, topically not much cross over, however general working soft skills will definitely bolster my work quality in my final year.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very open atmosphere, even senior staff felt approachable.

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

    • The internship itself was very well organised with training sessions, activities and socials.

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

    • Serval training sessions throughout the internship. Line manager very interested in supporting my personal development.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Really enjoyed the company atmosphere and if the previous year's graduate scheme is something to go by, I will definitely take up my job offer. Slightly lower rating due to uncertainty with the structure of the grad scheme due to current business area restructuring.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • No animosity among interns and a very strong team atmosphere. Organised many socials throughout the scheme.

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

    • No surprise, London is one of the most expensive cities to live.

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

    • Expensive, but very busy and a huge variety to choose from.

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

    • Opportunities to get involved in team sports, socials and charity work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

September 2014

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