Wealth and Investment Management Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • A great and supportive place to start your career.

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

    • Being part of a 3-man team I really felt valued. However it's difficult to be valued when you are so much less knowledgeable so it is all a learning curve.

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

    • My LM was excellent with regards to contact time, having a 30 minute 1-on-1 meeting every day. However I know this was not the case for almost all other interns.

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

    • Given a few significant projects, I was never left with nothing to do.

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

    • In a relatively niche role, I was given the most responsibility that an intern really can get on the Wealth program. Of course you're an intern so very few actions went through unchecked.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Degree wise not that much applicable, but invaluable life skills are learnt in your first job.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Not too busy and not too dull- a very calm and friendly office.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Original communication not amazing but very well designed once you join.

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

    • There was only 1 day of formal financial training, however my line manager invested a lot of time and effort into my personal development, something that I'm very thankful for.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • In the Wealth Industry Barclays is at the very top in the UK.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social events were mainly work based- but most were proactive to organise things outside of work too.

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

    • London is a very expensive place, in partcular canary wharf

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

    • Great for drinks, no clubs.

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

    • Various charity and sports events to do, if you're proactive.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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