Summer Intern - Sales & Trading Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the internship a lot

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

    • Highly valued. Especially for an intern.

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

    • Exceptional line manager

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

    • Extremely busy - given 5 projects on day one

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

    • You are responsible for managing your time and expectations and ultimately what you gain from your internship. However, you are unable to complete any business critical tasks as you are not FCA regulated

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

    • Immensely competitive and highly regarded internship - will set you up very well for a graduate job.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Buoyant atmosphere. People want to innovate and do business

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

    • The internship was well structured at the start and then the responsibility was placed in your hands going forward (personally a good thing)

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

    • Training and development was centered around what desk you were placed on. There was limited training for the entire intern intake after the initial training

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good if you perform well and have a supportive team.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, however, long days tend to impact the mid-week social scene

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

    • Very high as expected in London. I suggest finding a spare room as it is a lot cheaper than student summer hall lets

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

    • Good but not as good as the City

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Taking part in coroporate responsiblity (charity) projects was highly encouraged. Sporting and social clubs were also accessible to interns.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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