Business Anaylst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • It has been a very interesting internship - lots of responsibility and projects to work on which I feel really make a difference within my team and wider.

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

    • I feel very valued by my colleagues - everyone has been very welcoming and helpful and understanding. A lot of people dedicate a lot of time to the internship - you just have to ask!

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

    • formal and informal catch ups and reviews for guidance and support and to answer any questions and to discuss progress.

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

    • project work fluctuates so at times I have been very busy juggling different tasks and others I have had to go and ask for more work

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

    • A fair amount - I have been given my own projects as well as sub tasks within my 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?

    • Excel, VBA coding (optional), It skills, analytical skills - all transferable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, busy, cooperative

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

    • very well organised. Hr oversee events and speaker sessions and initiatives are set up to meet senior memebers within the firm

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

    • Training portal - able to hone skills relevant to role Optional training BCM training mandatory

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • Mid term review went well - I am hopeful to get an offer

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - self organised. drinks after work, weekend meet ups etc

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive as it's london - wage takes this into account

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Canary wharf is very business focussed - easy to get elsewhere in London for nights out

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

    • Sports and social teams diversity networks work - life balance left time for own activities outside of work

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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