Internship Review at Barclays Corporate

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The structure of the internship was amazing, activities every week, got involved in a group project! A Great internship!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Loved the other intern, great to work with as they had similar personalities! Everyone has a work hard play hard attitude!

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

To be honest not too much, here they encouraged you to manageyour own time/day, see mentors if you want. If you dont understand a task, try and find out yourself!

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was quite busy. but i felt as though I could have done more while being here! I kind of created work for myself so I dont get bored.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Not much reponsibilities were given, I was prepared for more!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Definately skills for life, learning corporate values, project management skill irreplaceable!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

People are very friendly, but not very inspiring team spirit as they are mostly on the phone to international clients.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Well organised by the HR, it could have been better if the HR co-ordinated with the line manager in advance so managers knew our plans and what we were supposed to do.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Yes definately. I would of liked more from the focus days though.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

• Subsidised Canteen

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Yes definately a place I would like to be.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Quite expensive in Canary Wharf

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Just great!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We always organised events outside of work.

Review 23/37 for Barclays Corporate

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