Internship Review at Barclays Capital

The Role

Role Description

Speaking to Hedge Funds on a daily basis about their Equity needs.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I really liked the environment and culture of the firm and felt that the work I did was valued.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I felt very valued by the team and we all got along very well.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I wasn't given loads of guidance but this was mainly to ensure that I thought independently about my work and wasn't 'spoon fed'at any point.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was working on a project so I dictated how busy I was.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given full responsibility for the content of my project.

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

It was really helpful, I learned a lot over the course of the summer.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was a fun environment, just the right balance of work and laughs.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was very well organised, especially seeing as the intern class was very large.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We had a very god week-long training programme at the start of the summer which was really through and covered a lot of material.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was made a full time offer at the end of the summer.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It was average, not as good as on previous internships.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Canary Wharf is pretty expensive!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Some nice bars but not many!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I'm aware of many sports clubs and charitable activities that employees can get involved in, as well as initiatives such as the women's network.

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?

It's hard work but definitely worth it. You have to be very motivated in order to do a good job though, the hours are quite demanding.

Review 79/88 for Barclays Capital

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