Student Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

1.7/5
  • About You
    1.8
  • The Company
    1.7
  • Everything Else
    1.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Joyful but also struggling.

    2/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I could have used my skills and knowledge more.

    2/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Low level jobs and not so much guidance

    2/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I will know what to expect and how to navigate in the system.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Good enough BUT we need more info!

    2/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone had questions, not enough time. Rushed.

    2/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • N/A

    1/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • A little, but I did not have much access behind closed doors.

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Good to look around and see it for real!

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Somewhat valuable, nothing I did not expect though.

    2/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • N/A

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes, but short. Informative though.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Short and full pf praise for the Bank.

    2/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I did not ask.More concerned with the ones inside the bank.

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes.

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2014

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