Student Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • Everything Else
    3.4

    About You

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

    • Really enjoyed it, challenging environment but gained a large insight

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

    • Very valued, got to network with senior individuals, work shadow interesting employees and try out different case studies

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

    • More based on assessment, see how you react to challenges but did provide a skill session.

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Provided soft skill training, not too much technical knowledge.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured, clear plan, easy to read timetable

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very intense, lots of assessment from HR and business reps.

    2/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Developed my soft skills and understanding of the banking industry.

    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?

    • Very detail presentations on all areas of the buisness

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

    • Was given the chance to network with individual and understand the culture

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very useful

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Paid £250, no expenses

  • 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?

    • Good

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Could have done, not really

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

April 2015

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