Commodities Research Summer Analyst Review
by Barclays
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.9
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The Company
4.6
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The Culture
4.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
It was hard work but exciting and challenging at the same time.
There was a great team mentality
My recruiter was very helpful in guiding me in the right direction for advice and senior members of staff were equally as willing to support me throughout the internship.
There was a good balance of hands on work and learning from others.
I was responsible for my own research project and presenting to others.
I obtained invaluable skills learning from others and in a high pressured environment.
The Company
The trading floor is definitely an exciting place to be where you are kept on your toes.
Great training week and subsequent 9 weeks.
A lot of time and effort is spent in the whole recruiting process, from the assessment centre to the training week, and development from there on.
Subsidised Canteen
Am looking forward to starting with the company next year.
The Culture
Made strong relationships with fellow interns whom I travelled with after the internship, and will also be working with when we graduate.
Canary Wharf isn't cheap as chips, but it was great fun nonetheless.
Nothing else compares to London nightlife!
Though depending on how seriously you take your work, will depend how much time you have outside of work.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Investment Banking
London
November 2010
