Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • The experience overall was quite enjoyable.

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

    • We were made to feel like we belonged to the company.

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

    • Everyone was really helpful and supportive.

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

    • I got the chance to experience different divisions of the bank which helped me choose my desired role.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Quite well.

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

    • Greatly stimulating.

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

    • I developed crucial skills which helped me develop as a person.

    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 got the chance to experience firsthand what it is like to work for a leading investment bank.

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

    • It helped me understand the values behind the culture of the bank.

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

    • It helped me decide which area I would like to work at.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Yes, I was.

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

    • We were given the opportunity to network with employees on a daily basis across different divisions.

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

    • They were great.

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

    • Not really.

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

    • Definitely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015

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