Student Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

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

    • I think I enjoyed it but there could've been a social

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

    • All the events really involved everyone and allowed people to ask questions.

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

    • Good support and guidance was received

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

    • Information did relate to finance but mainly industry specific

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very good structure

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

    • A bit too intense in terms of gaining the fast track

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

    • Good insight into what banking is to get everyone on the same level

    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?

    • Maybe a longer program would help provide a more rounded way of understanding what division you like best

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

    • Meet a lot of employees

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

    • In terms of banking it was helpful

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Good pay and accomadation

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

    • Too many people to one person during networking sessions

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • No social activities

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Some what not really- depends in person to person

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

West Midlands

April 2015

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