Barclays Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.4/5
  • About You
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • Everything Else
    2.5

    About You

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

    • Really enjoyed it. Met loads of fantastic people with the similar mindset, and Barclays representatives were really welcoming too.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Very

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

    • A lot of guidance from both HR and Business representatives that we work shadowed.

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Team working and group project skills were definitely enhanced.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Tight and well structured schedule kept us very busy.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Enthusiastic.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A lot of time was given to me. I was able to discuss personal things with Barclays employees as well as get a good insight into working at Barclays.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Would definitely enjoy working here.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • meeting loads of people definitely helped me to understand the culture at Barclays.

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

    • Very much so. Have a good idea of where i'd like to work in the future.

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • Yes

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

    • Very useful in getting to know everyone.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • yes

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • definitely.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

March 2015

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