Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The work itself, the colleagues, and the pay were all excellent and up to the best of industry standard. The only negative part were long working hours.

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

    • Every relationship was at the very least professional, people valuing your time and contribution. I've also developed a few genuine friendships while on the job.

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

    • I could always ask if I didn't know something - so I felt supported just to the right extent (no one gave me tasks I couldn't complete).

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

    • Never bored, but quite and quite over-worked. Then again, I do not think that is a negative.

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

    • Went to client meetings / worked directly with managing directors / worked on a number of live deals / contributed to discussions and research 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?

    • Incredible time-management and interpersonal skills development. Makes you realize what the whole 'working' thing is about.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very family-like: there were trips to pub, common lunches, watching football together etc. Everyone was friendly and conflicts were kept to an absolute minimum.

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

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • 2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2014

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