Summer analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Highly enjoyed it. Was given set objectives from day 1, given a lot of attention from mentors and managers whom constantly reviewed my performance and learning curve. The culture is also great and people are generally approachable and helpful.

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

    • The firm definately puts a huge emphasis towards all the interns, making us feel part of the team and involving us in all activities. I did work on quite a few things alone that was sent out to clients and appreciated by the team.

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

    • Fully, I always knew what to do and work on and there was always someone to take the time to explain something in further detail if needed.

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

    • On my first rotation I would typically get in at 7.30, start work immediately and work efficiently throughout the day. There is always something to do but given the lower activity in the summer months it was never unbearable.

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

    • Depended a lot on the task at hand. I was given a lot of free room to think and create but it would always be checked by an analyst before sent away

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

    • Being constantly involved in the market developments and what clients look at has helped my overall understanding of the business to a great extent. The practical pricing methods as compared to what you learn at University also differs a lot so you definately learn some really useful things.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good people, efficient and smart individuals. All very respectful and even MD's were quite approachable.

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

    • HR put a lot of work into the programme and did a great job. The structure, events and catch ups has all been done professionally and as an intern I felt valued and cared about

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

    • We had internal and external trainings, depending on which team you worked for. Apart from that, my assigned mentors spent a considerable amount of time teaching me the business

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • very appealing

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definately among the interns but the analysts were also happy to join in for after work drinks at times.

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

    • Cost of living is generally very high

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

    • In Canary wharf, not great. But no one tends to stay there during the weekend anyhow but heads 20 min to get central.

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

    • We could get involved in one charity project

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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