Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it. Great team and learnt so much

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

    • Really well integrated into the team. New team that was growing and eager to encourage new members

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

    • Loads of trainging and advice. 10 managing directors meetings required to attend one on one to gain advice

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

    • Long hours but to be expected

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

    • Large responsiblity on some client directives

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

    • Lots of training. definitely skills for life

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Interesting and fast paced

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

    • Fairly well

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Much effort was put into training

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • living at home

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

    • living at home

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • long hours but some opportunities

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

November 2010

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