Spring Week Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the spotlight sessions in each division.

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

    • Everyone was incredibly open with us.

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

    • Everyone was willing to answer questions.

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

    • Presentation and networking skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Got given schedules.

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

    • Very open and positive.

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

    • Lots of skill sessions.

    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?

    • We had 3 work shadowing experiences.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The core values were prominent throughout the experience.

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

    • Lots of valuable information which I took note of.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Paid 250 and reimbursed 150

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

    • Networking lunch, evenings, speed networking and general networking.

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

    • Good.

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

    • Some sports teams.

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

    • Very insightful and an invaluable experience.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

March 2015

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