FSO Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed this internship very much and it was a valuable experience!

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

    • My team were very encouraging and supporting in making me feel part of the team and valued

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager was extremely helpful and was always on hand when needed

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

    • On a daily basis, the work load was quite a lot but it made time go faster

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given quite a bit of responsibility

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

    • The skills I have developed do not relate much to my degree but has helped develop skills I will need for the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was fun, focused and busy

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

    • The organisation was a slight downfall in terms of learning sessions and starting on the first day

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm invested a lot of time and effort into training and development

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Relatively bright

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

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

    • The cost of living was fine

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I didn't have any nights out

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes - networking events, speaker events etc.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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