Analyst Options and Futures electronic sales Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Did not have a fixed desk.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Valued enough. They took time to explain me things and teach me new subjects but always stayed professional.

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

    • Did not always give leads about where to find information.

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

    • It was perfect balance between learning, working, meeting people and having fun.

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

    • Probably too few. But this is mainly due to the FSA certification to be hold for sales positions. As I did not have it I could not handle too much tasks involving clients.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt an incredible amount of things !!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Serious and relaxed.

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

    • Very well structured program !

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

    • They fairly invested a lot on our summer intern class.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got a job with them!!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

November 2010

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