Internship Review at Barclays

The Role

Role Description

Barclays GRB Summer Intern based in an operational area at Barclaycard HQ.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

As a whole, I really enjoyed the internship experience, to gain an insight into working life in an international organisation, develop my own skills and meet some great people.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I could see how my work helped others in my team and how this helped drive the productivity of my department as a whole. All colleagues welcomed me and seemed keen on my input whereever they felt I could help.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Given great support by the management team in my area.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Kept busy - as I finished work, there was always something else being prepared for me.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I was given freedom with some pieces of work to make them my own, but obviously it is hard to get any real responsibility in such a short space of time.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I am certainly much more aware of the areas I need to develop before I start work at a graduate level

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Exposure to presentations with senior leaders within the bank and weekly conference calls with recent graduates

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Events for all interns were great fun, as some interns were based in a location with just 1 or 2 others

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Northampton is extremely cheap compared to London!

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Organised events for all interns, football and meals/drinks with the management team from my department

Review 51/63 for Barclays

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