Summer Techonolgy Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Barclays is an incredible company to work for. Many networking opportunities and great support from all colleagues.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My opinion was always taken on board.

    3/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Manager always there if I needed help. Regular meetings with manager to track progress.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I could have been busier. Tried to lengthen out tasks to keep myself busy.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Needed more responsibility.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Developed communications skills.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very relaxed.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Lots of networking opportunities which were well organised and very informative. My personal work plan could have been planned out from the beginning.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Lots of training events which were very informative.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to work for Barclays full-time in the future! I am very impressed with the company and structure.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • I spent most lunch times with interns.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I live in London so I am use to expensive rent. I pay £250/week for a flat in Islington which I share with a friend.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I don't go out at night. However, there are a large selection of high quality restaurants in Canary Wharf.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the citizenship challenge.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2015

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