Private Bank Summer Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it, particularly because my team was excellent to work with. Employees all around are very friendly and willing to help.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • People always gave me credit if I did a good job. They also take your work seriously.

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

    • Everyone was very willing to give me advice and guidance

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

    • varied but generally quite busy

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

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

    • I want to pursue a career in the Private Bank so my front office internship will be incredibly helpful in the future

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • People are quite busy but there is a good social side

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Internship itself could have been organised better - too many talks were scheduled towards the end which started to eat into my time to do work

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Great exposure to areas outside of the team I was placed in

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 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?

    • Worked in Canary wharf so it was quite expensive

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

    • Good social scene

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

    • Yes, Barclays has many societies and clubs to join and be able to meet other colleagues

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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