Technology Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was a very interesting experience. My background is technical but on this occasion I had the chance people that study different topics which were not related to what I was doing.

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

    • I felt really valued. The team I have worked in has always supported me and encouraged me. I felt that the work I was doing will be of great use to them. The most important aspect in my opinion was that they made me feel like I was working there for a long time before.

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

    • I was always advised on what I should do but I was given the liberty to take my own decisions.

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

    • The workload was alright. Some days can prove to be busier than others.

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

    • I was made responsible for a live project that would help my team with future projects.

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

    • I managed to learn very new and interesting things that I am sure I will be able to apply during my university projects.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office is relaxed and pleasant. In my opinion there is a perfect balance that increases the productivity.

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

    • It was well organised.

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

    • I believe that the initial training is the basis which is needed to get accommodated very fast with what you are doing.

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

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

    • The opportunities Barclays offers are huge for people that have the chance to be on the graduate scheme

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. We have been organised social events in which we can all gather and socialise.

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

    • The cost was moderate.

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

    • The nightlife is good.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are plenty of activities that you can volunteer for, both within the company and within the team you work in.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Science

Scotland

September 2014

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