Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • An incredible program! Enjoyed every bit of it.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Very valued. All of the staff worked their hardest to make sure we enjoyed our time. Spoke to a number of Seniors who valued all our opinions.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Very much. We were helped with any problems we came across.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Very much. Gained an incredible insight into Barclays, how Technology works within a bank, and the culture at the bank.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • There was a lot crammed into just 5 days, which was very well organised. Went through a number of talks, many work placements and had time for group work too.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Very friendly. Everybody had said over and over how Barclays is a family - and it is. Lovely atmosphere. Great values.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Great involvement in interest in summer internship and graduate programs. Managed to speak to a number of graduates about their routes.

    5/5

  • 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. Experienced the day-to-day basis within the work shadowing.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Incredible culture. Values always upheld in everything they do.

    5/5

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

    Everything Else

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


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Met Barclays employees every day. Great networking event mid-week as well.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Fantastic. All interns also very social.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes definitely. The employees all interact outside of work.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • 100%. I'm sad it's over and would very much want another chance to experience the culture!

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Information Technology

London

March 2015


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