Full Time Student Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.2
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I enjoyed it very much.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt valued to the point that I could express myself and involve myself in all activities.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I received guidance and support where it was necessary to the right extent.

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

    • not very much. I study economics not finance. However, i would say it changed the course I will pursue net yea, (prompted me to do course switch)

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was well structured. I feel some days should have either had more question time or limit amount of questions asked so we could do the games.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was very intense. Mainly as we were overtly assessed however I didn't mind this as it is essentially an assesment

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • People took time out of their day to talk to me. I appreciate this very much.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Not really. I feel that is essentially impossible to know what a role is like until you do it.

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I already understand Barclay's culture due to the focus on values.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very valuable.

    2/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • YES

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • They were good, could have allowed more time for networking and provided a larger range of representatives. Not many from trading.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • not really mentioned at all

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • yes

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015

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