Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed meeting new people from the my bank across different desks and divisions. The work was interesting and challenge in just the right amount.

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

    • My colleagues respected my opinion and input during pitches. They also acknowledged my strengths while givig me constructive feedback to improve on my weaknesses.

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

    • I had meetings with my line-manger in the beginning, middle and end of my internship. We established different objectives together and went through them accordingly after. No matter how busy they are, time is always set aside to guide me.

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

    • It was not too fast paced at the beginning of the internship as time was given for interns to settle in. After building trust with the team, I was given more responsibility to work on pitches for clients.

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

    • Besides from assisting analysts on pitches, I was set on a long term project to update a database for the team.

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

    • My attention to detail has increased massively over the summer through the every day use of excel, powerpoint, factset, dealogic, etc. I have also improved my soft skills on how to speak to seniors and act in certain social situations

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone works hard but also play hard. My teams were very outgoing and friendly. Yet, they were all so efficient when it came to work.

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

    • We had lots of networking events and HR replied to all my queries in a prompt manner.

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

    • Barclays have multiple talent initiatives and networks which forcuses on developing young talent in the firm.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • The job challenges me both quantitatively and qualitatively while my team is very supportive!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Us interns went for drinks if possible on Fridays and occassionally meet up on weekends which was very nice to relax after work.

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

    • Canary Wharf is rather pricey given that it provides for people who work in the financial industry. You would expect a daily spending of £10-15.

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

    • There are plenty of pubs, bars, and restaurants.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Interns can get involved in the Citizenship initiative where we contribute back to the society through helping different charities

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

August 2015

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