Internship Review at Barclays Capital

The Role

Role Description

Shadowing and assisting members of my team with day to day tasks, compiling information for management, drafting letters and applications, participating in meetings, carrying out a research project.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very, very valuable experience. It took a while to get used to things, but then really enjoyed it.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Once we got to know each other properly, my team and I got on with each other really well.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I organised meetings to catch up, and my manager was always willing to spend time with me.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Generally busy enough!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I felt independent and that I was adding value to the team.

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

Very useful experience in terms of moving forward with a career.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Lots of banter to make the day more pleasant!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

HR were fantastic. There were regular networking events, and the opportunity to offer feedback at the end.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Training week at the beginning, ongoing learning online.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Appealing!

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Could have made more of it, but we built up good relationships amongst the intern class.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Canary Wharf!

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Could have got more out of it, but in general it was good.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Yes, amongst the interns.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

I would HIGHLY recommend this sort of internship for anyone considering the industry.

Review 78/88 for Barclays Capital

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