Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • I greatly enjoyed my insight week at Barclays.

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

    • I felt valued and on equal footing with the other interns.

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

    • Excellent guidance and support from the staff recruitment team.

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

    • The internship made me aware of what the banking industry requires and how it operates.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The program was structured well and the recruitment team were always punctual and helpful.

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

    • The atmosphere was generally friendly and fun.

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

    • Most of the people I got to work with were farmiliar with my CV and worked with me well.

    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?

    • I received a feel of what it would be like working for Barclays.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I received and in depth feel for Barclay's culture and values.

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

    • Vital as it was my first exposure to the industry.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • My exponses were adequately reimbursed.

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

    • Many networking oportunities.

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

    • We had a social / networking event.

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

    • I received a feel of what employees could do outside of work.

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

    • Definitely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

International

April 2015

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