Investment Banking Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the internship. I learned a lot and made me more certain about my career decisions

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

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

    • I was provided the most support by my buddy and by analysts I got close to throughout the internship

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

    • I have been fairly busy, could have been busier

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

    • There were tasks where I could use my initiative and my opinion and advice was asked and the project manager alllowed me to take responsibility of the task

    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 furtered my attention to detail and analythical thinking i think crucial in other industries and studies as well

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The people are generally friendly and approachable

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

    • the internship was very well organised and felt continuous support by the HR team both in terms of work activities and socialising activities

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

    • The firm invested a large amount in my personal training as well as in my professional training. Throughout learning sessions/coffee meetings I managed to better understand what the industry is about

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • I would love to stay in the organisation I managed to form close relationship with the team I was working in

    5/5

    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?

    • 2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Investment Banking

London

August 2015

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