Strategy Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It was an excellent experience and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Especially due to the amazing people I worked with.

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

    • To a great extend since day one.

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

    • I have been assigned a manager that explained what kind of work I had to do and what is expected of during the rotation. They help you set three business and three personal goals that guide you through the internship and help measure your achievements. Moreover, each intern is assigned a buddy that is a sort of informal guidance.

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

    • The job was from 9 to 6 so the hours were pretty good. Although during the day I was constantly working. Few times I had dead moments.

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

    • I was assigned my own projects and I was fully responsible and accountable for them.

    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 internship provided me with a set of skills necessary both at university and in life. Time management and project management abilities are those I have developed the most.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very informal and friendly. I was actually surprised by the friendliness of my colleagues.

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

    • Excellent assistance both from my line manager and HR manager.

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

    • We had numerous conference calls with managing directors and the chance to speak to influential people in the company. This shows you how seriously the firm considers interns.

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • Excellent graduate scheme and fast track career is what barclays offers to its graduates.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not much since we were only 6 interns in the location.

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

    • Very cheap as it was outside London. Excellent compared to the salaries we received.

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

    • Not as good as London, although Bournemouth has its own respectable night life with plenty of clubs and bars.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not many unfortunately; although volunteering activities were organised.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

October 2014

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