Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The insight was interesting and gave us a view over the entire bank with targeted exercises to show us what team members do

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • We were constantly reminded that we were likely to be the future of the firm, the high calibre of the speakers also assisted in helping this valued feel

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Questions were encouraged and the team were always present to assist

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Very useful introduction to banking concepts and structure. Not particularly relevant to degree

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The week was well structured with a close look at each of the departments, banking, markets, PCB and Barclaycard

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The HR team worked hard to keep us working and interested

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • This was not all that relevant, though we were given opportunities to give feedback to our colleagues on their performance

    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?
  • The opportunity to shadow and the speed networking sessions were key in helping us discuss the role and understand what employees actually do

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Barclays emphasises its values an awful lot, this helps show its commitment to development of culture.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The insight into the career was excellent. It allowed me to decide on a career in banking.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Reimbursement was made for all expenses, and those not near london were provided with excellent nearby accommodation


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • The program is heavily based on meeting employees and and networking with them this is an excellent opportunity

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • As above, there was plenty of networking opportunity. In the mid week we had an evening to network with our fellow spring weekers and a very high number of employees to give insight

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Barclays do not offer many of these activities from what I gathered

    2/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Definitely

    4/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

March 2015


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