Summer Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed the experience here at Barclays, however feel it could have been enhanced with better organisation and support from HR at certain points.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • When I was able to assist on tasks, I felt valued but there was often a limit to how involved I was able to get with the day to day activities of my team.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My line managers were fantastic and really supportive. If I needed any guidance or help, they were always there to assist me with anything and really endeavoured to do anything they could for me.

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

    • I could have been given more tasks from my team although there was never a time where I had absolutely nothing to do.

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

    • My responsibility was limited due to the fact that much of the work that was at my level was not able to be delegated for the duration of my internship. However, I was able to help out on projects and actively partake in centrally organised activities because of this.

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

    • I have developed good interpersonal skills from working here and getting involved with a number of clients. I have also learnt negotiation and team work skills which will be very useful in my future life. Overall, a large number of skills have been developed which I will be able to take forward.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was a good balance of friendly colleagues but could be quieter if work needed to be done. Very jovial line manager helped!

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

    • Due to being the first year of the PCB&Barclaycard internship, there were a number of issues with the organisation of the internship which left me at times feeling lost and unsure.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There were a few events which were organised and a day of introductory training, but nothig ongoing.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be interested in taking the graduate position if I was offered it, it looks to be a good scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - the other interns were all up for a laugh

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

    • Somewhat expensive as it is Canary Wharf, but bearable

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

    • Good for bars and drinks in the evening, nice selection of restaurants too

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

    • The things to get involved with for interns were not widely advertised

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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