Summer intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Enormously! Everything was designed to put me -a summer intern with Barclays- at the center of my team and give me exposure to Barclays' unqueculture!

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

    • From Day 1, I was entrusted projects that mattered for the team.

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

    • Not only senior management was very accessible, but HR organized events as well as more informal group discussions were numerous.

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

    • Time for projects as well as for meeting colleagues across the business.

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

    • Involved in client meetings. Projects I was in charge of were important for the team.

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

    • My internship with Barclays taught me how to behave in a working environment as well as develop my network.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were focused and hard-working, but really friendly anf open-minded!

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

    • Perfect balance and smooth organisation!

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

    • Great incentive to meet senior managers and develop your knowledge of the bank!

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Really appealing

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. Both between other interns and colleagues.

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

    • high cost (London)

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

    • good

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

    • Yes. Sports, charities, drinks

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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