Internship Review at Barclays Corporate

The Role

Role Description

I worked on two ineternal ongoing projects while on the internship. I fit deal driven work around this.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Faultless program, inw hcih i learned an incredible amount

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Great culture and colleagues

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Guided through every step of the way

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As mentioned before, ongoing projects coupled with deal driven work meant i was not over stretched or bored

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

A decent amount, but with the importance of the material in the department it was impossible to give me anymore.

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

Excellent training

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Barclays culture is great

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Run in a sleek and professional manner by the team

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Huge funds must have been spent on the training i recieved, all of which was delivered to a supperior standard then i recieved at Uni

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Got a job....

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Massivly, its what you make of it as an internship cohort. It is incouraged by HR as well though

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Expensive.....its london

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

London is on your doorstep, as long as you can afford it

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Review 27/37 for Barclays Corporate

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