PCB Compliance Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Overall I would have to say that I had an extremely positive experience during my internship here at Barclays.

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

    • I was made to feel extremely welcome by my team alongside other employees within Barclays compliance. I was invited to a lot of employee events which gave me the fantastic opportunity to meet a lot of different people who I would otherwise not have had the opportunity to meet. I have had a lot of exposure to those in very senior positions and it has helped my experience here to be a positive one.

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

    • I was given a lot of support from not only my line manager and my team but I was also provided with a buddy who was on the graduate scheme and a mentor.

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

    • Varied and definitely increased towards the end of the internship. At the beginning I was sitting around doing very little but this didnt last too long.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given some responsibility and to be honest it was the amount I expected considering I was on the internship programme and only here for 9 weeks.

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

    • Helped hugely. I managed to find a topic for my undergrad dissertation and gained extremely useful contacts which will aid me in this.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, open and willing to help.

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

    • Not very well organised at all, if I am honest one of the worst parts of the internship was the HR aspect of it. They got some of my details wrong and just didnt feel like they were ever on top of things.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A lot of focus is placed on training and I genuinely feel some of it has benefitted me.

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

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

    • Hugely appealing. I really want to come back!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yeah really socialble bunch. This includes colleagues on the placement and those in regular employment.

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

    • Really high, but it's expected in London! We were paid well enough to afford it.

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

    • Great, Canary Wharf has a huge selection of bars and pubs.

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

    • Loads, from social events to sports clubs. Wish I could stay longer to properly get involved in these things!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2015

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