Insight Review at Barclays

The Role

Role Description

Working in the bank and advising people on their banking. People would seek advice on a personal or business level about investing.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was very inspired by the work the atmosphere

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I got on well with the team.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone was very helpful and I got a great introduction.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I was given enough tasks to get on with, although I would have enjoyed more pressure and felt I could have done more.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I could have had more if I had been there longer.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

My confidence in my knowledge of the industry definitely improved and I felt more at home in that professional environment.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

People were very active and friendly.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

There could have been more activities organised.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

There was no extra training.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

• Subsidised Canteen

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was not officially offered anything.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I got on well with everybody.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A very affordable area.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There were things to do.

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

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

Nothing.

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 was very interesting.

Review 52/63 for Barclays

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