Treasury Inter Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I enjoyed the fact that, all the negative perceptions I had were eraddicated, in the first coupld weeks. It really is the people that you work with that make your experience worthwhile; Barclays really is that place.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Everyone is learning soemthing new right now in Banking. With all the changes, I don't feel scared to ask questions or feel worried because I don't know what an accronym is referring to; becasue most people in the team don't know either! I feel equall and proud that I am given tasks that anyone else would do on the team to.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Lots of support is provided with a - Your buddy, who has been in your shoes before and therefore completly understands and can relate. - Your line manager, who is very understanding and patient but makes you feel supported and part of the team.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Varies from task to task, but you really need to ask; if you don't ask you don't get. But at the same time, people on your team have been here much longer than you, dealing with work that will take longer to explain than do themselves. Therefore, you sometimes have to ask others within the division for work.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • You do get a fair amount as, you have objectives that you must meet along with, good impressions that must be set with key stakeholders. Also, completeing tasks efficently and accurately but, making sure you fully understand it and what you take away from it is the key.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have graduated and coming from university to the corporate world was a little terrifying. However, I still aim to start my Chartered Financial Analyst qualification as, I have learnt perseverence is key. It is hard but, after university and half my internship gone thus far, I treat hurdles like these as a challenge rather than a barrier.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Changes from one area to the next however, my section of the floor is chilled and fun also. Lots of interesting people to meet and conversation to make.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • I think it is good as, I am doing small tasks but each within their own right help me understand the bigger picture

    3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • a fair amount

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Putting yourself out there helps

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • depends on the individuals but there is a kid in everyone

    3/5

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

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • buzzing

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • diversity committies, social activities

    3/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

July 2015


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