FX Structuring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Learned more than during all my previous (longer) internships. All the projects and tasks were very interesting. Fantastic team. Great organisation from the HR.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Colleagues were very friendly and supportive. Had a few social events together.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Best manager / mentor ever. Had constant learning sessions with my mentor and other team members. They were always available for questions and help.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Should have been slightly busier. Could have been given a little more things to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Had to deliver quite a few things for my colleagues or other teams. Had a few learning projects for myself as well. Good balance.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The knowledge I got during that internship helped me secure a job offer.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • relaxed, human, comfortable

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The organization from HR to my team was fantastic

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Invested human resources: my colleagues would spend a lot of time in teaching me.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got a job with them and very happy about it

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes, very friendly and sociable

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Best quality / cost ratio I heard

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Abundant bars

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • a few charity events

    3/5
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Commercial Banking

London

November 2013

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