Summer intern in Markets Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Loved it. I was in Markets and got along really well with my team.

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

    • My team went to lengths to make me feel part of the team. Even before I started, I was invited to go see them twice.

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

    • I managed to get pretty much whatever I asked for.

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

    • I did around 12 hours of solid work everyday and had some downtime as well. Team would often chitchat and discuss random stuff together so that helps.

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

    • I was staffed on the most interesting and important project the team had - that says it all.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • I'm on a trading floor - people are friendly and fun

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

    • Overall it was well organised

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

    • I was allowed to attend a lot of training

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I think it can only get better from here for Barclays.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Quite a social bunch of people. We go out for drinks regularly.

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

    • London's London, but you get paid enough.

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

    • not much in the wharf really

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

    • Plenty of volunteering activities as well as clubs.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2015

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