Internship Review at Barclays Corporate

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Brilliant, really well structured internship. Great activities organised during the period also.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I felt like I was making a difference to the team that I was assigned to.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My line manager was always there to answer any questions I had, no matter how small they may have seemed.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There was always work to be done within my team, and it was a good balance between the work I needed to do for my project also.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

All the feedback I have received from the internship will definitely benefit me in the future. As it has given me a new perspective on certain areas

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Always a good positive atmosphere there.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A1. Always were so well looked after, no matter what the occasion, whether it was dragon boat racing on the Thames or being brought out for meals etc.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

BarCorp is rapidly expanding on a global basis.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Yes a brilliant social scene every Thursday night and 5 a side soccer every Tuesday.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Expensive

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Thursday night, Abacus night in Bank!!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Review 32/37 for Barclays Corporate

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