HR Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • really enjoyed it - a well designed program with reasonably important work given to iterns

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues. The internship is very well respected throughout the company and colleagues were extremely welcoming and interested in helping as much as possible.

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

    • I was given excellent support and guidance. I never felt like there was anything I couldn't ask.

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

    • It varied - I could essentially make myself as busy as I wanted to be. The nature of the work I was given meant I could do it really well and be really busy, or do the bare minimum and be less busy. I was definitely given the opportunity to have a lot to do.

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

    • A lot over my own work but the work was obviosly within the remit of my limited skills so I never felt like anything I did could negatively affect the business, only positively affect it.

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

    • The time management and proactivty I have learnt will be invaluable to my final year of study. The confidence gained in simple things like emailing and aksing questions will also aid me in my studies.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a friendly working atmosphere. The freedom to work pretty much when you want is great. I was really pleased with the responsibility I had for my own time which meant I had flexibility to do what I wanted to as long as the work also got done.

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

    • Very well organised. I was impressed with the amount of opportunity the internship presents.

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

    • There is a huge emphasis on personal barnd which at Barclays is definitely important.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Very appealing - the company is great if it has the job you want to do.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, very much so. Interns are encouraged to build relationships not only to make the summer more enjoyable, but also because the network will be "invaluable" in future.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It's expensive but it's London and you are compensated accordingly.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is a big bar culture in Canary Wharf, it is very sociable and a really nice place to go for drinks or dinner after work.

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

    • Yes, there is a citizenship challenge which groups interns from accross the program to solve a real life problem for a social enterprise or charity. There are also lots of sports teams to get involved with if you're that way inclined.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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