Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • -Highly enjoyable with continuous learning opportunities -Felt very comfortable with the programme throughout

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

    • -Company invested a lot in the programme and hence -HR coordinator was very much in touch and constantly in touch with every one of us. Remembered our names and was always available to help

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

    • -Guidance and support were provided throughout the programme

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

    • -Developed skills such as teamwork, presentation and research, but also gained knowledge of what further skills need to be developed.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • -Very well structured and organised -Timetable was given on first day and was mostly adhered to.

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

    • -Very conducive to learning

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

    • -Much involvement of graduates and senior persons who helped a lot in personal training and development

    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?

    • -To a great extent, thanks to the wide range of people who talked to us, especially during the work shadowing

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

    • -Very much, big emphasis on values and culture

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

    • -Very great idea of what is done in each area and hence a very good idea of future career path

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Paid a stipend and reimbursed travel expenses

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

    • Yes so many opportunities. There was a formal networking evening during the week.

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

    • -Very interesting and instructive

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

    • -Yes we were briefed about these a few times

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

    • Surely

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015

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