Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • It gave me a great insight into the investment banking world. I got to work with some senior managers and partners in a great working environment.

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

    • The working environment was really good. My colleagues were very supportive and constantly provided help and guidance.

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

    • The management was really helpful. They constantly provided guidance and helped me throughout the internship.

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

    • The working hours were very long and taxing. The work load was extreme aswell

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

    • I was given some key responsibilities which helped me further gain an insight into the shoes of an everyday investment banker.

    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 analytic skills I developed helped me to analyse and give close attention to details in some of my modules in my degree. Further the presentation skills I developed helped me give to give presentations at university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very friendly and the colleagues were very helpful.

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

    • The placement was very well organised and it was based on rotational basis. This helped me gain an insight into different investment banking divisions.

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

    • The company invested heavily in its interns. We were provided with various training exercises helping us understand the IB world better.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Being a part of one of the prestigious banks in the world has very appealing future employing prospects.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were various events where we got a chance to socialize with other interns from different divisions.

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

    • Living and working in Canary Wharf was very expensive as it is in the heart of London.

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

    • London is known for its nightlife. Hence, the nightlife in areas around canary wharf was very active.

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

    • Yes, there were some opportunities to get involved in charity work and fund raising.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

December 2013

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