Business functions Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • It gave a really good overview

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

    • I felt accepted and welcome

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

    • Everyone could be approached if questions came up

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

    • Broad insight in the different business functions

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very detailed schedule

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

    • Everyone was friendly, helpful and approachable

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

    • Providing the occasion to talk to various people

    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?

    • Work shadowing gave a good insight

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

    • Everyone displayed the company's values

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

    • Got an insight in all parts of the business

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Accomodation and travel has been covered

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

    • One networking evening

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

    • Very engaging

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

    • There are sports teams available to join

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, it gives a really good insight

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Retail Banking, Banking, Commercial Banking

London

March 2015

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