Summer intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • This is were I want to spend the years to come, which must be the highest grade a company can get. When it does not feel like your working it is a good place you have found.

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

    • My colleagues were like family. I would still be friends with some of them even if I had not got the offer.

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

    • My closest supervisors were the best ever. Higher up in the hierarchy my opinion is not the same..

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

    • Could handle a bit more work load.

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

    • I was given as much responsibility as an intern can expect in that role.

    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 feel so much better than my peers with the newly gained practical experiences in the coursework I do.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Mostly good but you could tell that some people recently had to leave their jobs.

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

    • I was well organized by my division but less organized from a HR point of view. Practical things were less organized, bank account etc.

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

    • My team invested valuable time which is the most you can expect.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Got a job with them!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, most of us helped each other out!

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

    • It was [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] expensive!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good in the city, not so good in the particular area.

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

    • Sure, but not very interesting for me. When you spend 80h a week at work you prefer to just go home sometimes.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

November 2014

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