Summer Analyst Investment Banking Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Great experience, a lot of time is put into your training and career development.

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

    • Well valued, always made time to answer my questions.

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

    • Sufficient feedback sessions and always the oppertunity to ask for more.

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

    • Very busy on my first rotation, slightly less so on my second.

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

    • Naturally there are limitations to the amount of responsibility interns can be given, however I felt my team gave me a good level given the restrictions.

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

    • The role wasn't related to my degree, therefore I don't think it would impact my degree studies but has highly impacted my future career aspirations and development.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and busy

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

    • Very well organised, lots of intern events

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

    • There is a vast amount of training on offer, that as an intern you can take full advantage of.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • London, as always not cheap.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lonond, fantastic

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

    • 4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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