Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The whole spring week has been particularly enjoyable in the essence we were provided with current and relevant information, while getting involved with a variety of activities to give strong insight into banking but in a stimulating but interactive way.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • There was on-going emphasis of our relevance and importance to the bank as a long term view which was particularly pleasing for feeling valued and wanted.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • The guidance was excellent and clear cut. A clearly set out schedule from the beginning of the week but at the same time the support was always there if needed in terms of accessing greater information.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • With task on the programme being focused upon what you would do in the banks different departments there was certainly excellent transferable skills gained for wider industry.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well structured in the sense there was a clear plan and a good rotation displaying many elements of the banks divisions.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The general atmosphere was a very positive and allowed to show skills while creating a fun environment also.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There was certainly a large investment into all candidates as we had large exposure and time with senior members of the banks who's time is obviously valuable. Away from that matter there was a direct investment in terms of the venues we were put up in, they were particularly impressive.

    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?
  • I think it gave a good insight as it allowed for job shadowing in the area of the bank and departments you found most interesting in terms of pursuance of a career path.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Very helpful there is strong emphasis on the culture and principles the bank has and exerts.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very helpful as the information you acquired was specific to what you asked and the employees were very open and gave good examples.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Yes


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes a specific networking event was out on and throughout the week.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Excellent this is where the exposure was to ask specific questions and gain contacts.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes the whole programme was rounded in that.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • certainly

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015


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