Spring Week Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    3.5

    About You

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

    • It was very enjoyable and informative, particularly helped me understand the structure of the bank and the variety of roles available within Barclays

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Largely - everyone was very welcoming and chatty

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

    • Lots!

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

    • Particularly the information I received more than skills I have developed will help with career path choices and development going forward

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very - never felt overworked or underworked

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone was very chatty and happy to help

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

    • The firm took time out of employees schedules to organise shadowing and insight talks which were very informative and usefull

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Very well due to the large number of graduates we had a chance to chat to

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

    • It was useful in understanding he values and aims for employee culture but I believe you have to spend longer in the firm in order to truly understand company culture

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Yes

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

    • Lots of informal opportunities

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Everyone was very easy to chat to

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Less of this subject was covered

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

    • Yes

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

March 2015

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