Global Markets Summer Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • A thoroughly enjoyable and well organised experience that gave me an appreciation of the different facets that constitute an investment bank.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Was provided with frequent feedback and welcomed into the team immediately.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Management were more than happy to meet and discuss areas of improvement or simply talk so as to learn from their experiences.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Had a number of daily tasks that needed to be completed which were supplemented with numerous tasks and ongoing projects which provided a good balance.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Was given the responsibility of producing research potentially worthy of distributing to a wider number of people outside my immediate team.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Taught me how to: Prioritise time better. Quickly evaluate a large volume of information and evaluate into the key points.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • A lively working environment that kept one engaged and interested in the work at hand.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Superbly organised at all levels.

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

    • There was a lot of investment in the interns with a comprehensive week of introductory training and subsequent development classes.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Fortunate enough to be extended a job.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Very good social scene amongst the fellow placement colleagues with numerous official events organised. This was coupled with a number of different events organised more informally by the interns themselves.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Rather high, but to be expected given the location.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good bars for after work socialising.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there was subsidised gym membership and numerous internal clubs.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Sales

London

November 2010

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