Operations Analyst/Project Management Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my internship. The work and atmosphere provided me with a real insight in to the work required at the highest levels and has given me real motivation towards my career post university.

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

    • Very valued - I was given real responsibility, included in social activities and "banter" as well as helping them where I could.

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

    • Plenty of well placed support! The support was not over bearing and gave me the opportunity to work out the issues myself with little points in the right direction when needed.

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

    • Very busy but it meant the time flew by! I was challenged in my work which meant that although I was busy I thoroughly enjoyed it!

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

    • A lot of "real" responsibility which meant I felt like I was being given the opportunity to leave behind a real legacy.

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

    • The skills I developed during my time here will truly stay with me for life. They were valuable and transferable to a range of roles and positions which will help my employability in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite quiet because there was a lot of empty desks on my floor because of floor moves etc but the team I am was in was happy, bubbly and very supportive and fun to work in.

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

    • Extremely well organised, answers were provided to questions before I had even thought of them!

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

    • A lot of investment from the offset. It meant that we all felt extremely valued and prepared to fill out the roles!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Excellent, I have actually secured a graduate position following this placement with the view to progressing within the company in the future!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good - i was in a regional office with 7 other interns yet still had a lot of social gatherings and events as a group of 8 and with the other interns in other locations.

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

    • Cost of living was good - Basingstoke offices are well located for travel and shopping although I lived at home during the placement so cost of living was not affected.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not too bad - a few local clubs/pubs which were good.

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

    • Yes plenty - I went on a handful of community and social days which really helped with networking as well as providing a break from work when needed.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

October 2014

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