Placement Review at Barclays Capital

The Role

Role Description

Secondary market coverage for the structured products.
Primary market coverage for the Swiss French part.
Pricing cross-asset products.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very professional atmosphere, as times in the markets were difficult

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I exactly knew my objectives and I was well introduced into the day-to-day business.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I had the chance to get a large training in a lots of different areas. Moreover, Barclays offered me the opportunity to take part of a trainee week within the main office in London

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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 6/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Zurich has a very active nightlife and the location of the office is straight in the center of the city

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

Review 70/88 for Barclays Capital

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