Insight Review at Barclays

The Role

Role Description

A Spring Insight designed for first year students at University aimed to give an insight into life at Barclays and working for a large corporation.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A fantastic insight into Barclays GRB that left me with a strong sense of how the company operates and their strong values. The experience left me with the ambition to further experience life at Barclays.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The Graduate recruitment team could not have been any more welcoming, professional and accommodating towards the interns.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There was a strong structure to the programme.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Due to the intensive schedule of the programme, there was always something interesting and different planned.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The Spring Insight is more of an introduction to Barclays than an actual job which carried responsibility. However, the attitude was to be as open as possible about how they operate and their plans for the future.

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

There were some really valuable workshops set up that were very beneficial in presentation skills and commercial awareness which I am sure will be of great worth going forward in other placements.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very professional and welcoming.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Highly organised and a great deal of involvement from Barclays employees at all levels, from the CEO of Barclaycard down to first year grads.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The skills workshops were very helpful and beneficial considering we had to present to members of the graduate recruitment team on the final day.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• There were no perks with this insight

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

All being well, I hope I can be successful in going on to secure an internship and hopefully a graduate job.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The Spring insight is very short meaning this question does not really apply, however, a networking dinner was arranged which was a great chance to get to know everyone and also speak to current Barclays employees.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

London is very expensive, however, the starting salary for the FLDP graduate scheme is very generous.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

London is a great city with lots to see and do.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Barclays operate and encourage employees to pursue a variety of interests and this is highlighted through their Corporate Social Responsibility policy which so many employees contribute towards.

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?

Barclays is a fantastic organisation and I would encourage the programme to all first year students as it is the perfect way to get an insight into the business world.

Review 54/63 for Barclays

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