Global Capital Markets (Trading) Summer Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Enjoyed the very much. Had a good fit with the team and enjoyed the work.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My team was supportive throughout and gave me guidance on tasks

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Strong support was given by supervisors and colleagues on my projects.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Just the right amount of work - was not overwhelmed but continuously challenged on a daily basis.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • For projects given, I was given the discretion to choose my approach and to some extent, help decide which goals were feasible given the time frame.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Definitely gained much knowledge of the industry from the internship, which will help in a future graduate job.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • For a banking environment, atmosphere was very good. Trading floor is always busy and people talk to each other often.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • HR was organised throughout, with frequent appraisals and meetings with supervisors planned.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Was given training/induction first week, and after that, frequent sessions on different asset classes.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Offered a full time graduate job, so couldn't be happier!

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Frequent networking events with the rest of the intern class + team events.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Standard London livings cost - not cheap but affordable given the intern salary.

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Many bars in Canary Wharf.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Given several opportunities for charity work.

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Financial Management

London

November 2013


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