HR intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the whole of the internship experience at Barclays. I enjoyed the role within my team, although it was not a role that I had expected in HR, I was able to learn a lot.

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

    • I felt valued by the team and I felt that my input was appreciated.

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

    • My manager was excellent in offering me the opportunities to learn more about the business and areas that might interest me. My manager realised that building knowledge during my internship was just as important as completing work for the team.

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

    • Some days were busier than others. At the start I was quite quiet.

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

    • I was given individual tasks to take responsibility for but was really used as a support from the team on adhoc work.

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

    • I had already graduated when completing the internship but the skills I learnt over the 3 months were great at equipping me for a role in the financial services.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I feel that there was a really good atmosphere in the office. There was a balance between hard work and a good team spirit.

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

    • I was constantly impressed by the organisation of the internship.

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

    • The firm seemed to genuinely care about my development and the next steps I wanted to take with my career.

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

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

    • The firm invest in their interns with the intention of them returning as graduates.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • They were always things going on - people would go out for drinks and socialise which was nice.

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

    • Expensive but that is expected from London and salaries match the cost of living.

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

    • Cool bars and restaurants nearby.

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

    • I wasn't really aware of activities outside of work.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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