Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it thoroughly from learning from my colleagues and interns, to getting involved with live projects.

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

    • I feel highly valued by my team and they trust me enough to put in charge of different projects.

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

    • My team has been super helpful and supportive in ensuring that I broaden my learning experience and provided me with very good career advice and guidance.

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

    • I am sufficiently occupied (with work or networking) during my internship.

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

    • I have been entrusted with the key deliverables of my team during my internship and it has been a challenging, but fulfilling experience.

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

    • To a great extent, the transferable interpersonal skills I have gained will benefit me regardless the season or career path I seek to pursue.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Amazing, great camaraderie within the team and amongst the sister teams.

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

    • Very well-structured programme in ensuring my interests and skills set are matched to the teams that best suit me,

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

    • The weekly finance learning sessions and networking events scheduled for us are beneficial and very informative.

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

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

    • Prospects are good here given plans to build a more stable organisation.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, through the formal and informal events, ties are strengthened.

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

    • High in general given it is a key business district.

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

    • Very lively, team is also very interested in after work bonding.

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

    • Yes, plenty opportunities are there if you actively seek for them.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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