HR Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • On all levels, in all areas, the insight was really good.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I have now so many new connections with both people working there and people who attended. Everyone was very friendly, and often referred to us as 'talented' people.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We had sessions that actually gave us skill training (i.e presentation) and they were really useful, ones I would take away with me and use at university.

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

    • Like mentioned above, very much.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was quite packed out with things we were doing but that keep me inspired and determined to learn as much as possible in just a week.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very fun, and energetic.

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

    • The training really felt like it was for my benefit; like the presentation one, or even ones on Barclays seemed to be reflective for myself- to see if I feel I suit the company myself.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Specifically the work shadowing, it was a real insight.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I came to Barclays with some ideas about its 'tough, terrible' culture, I just learned that it was a hard working and fast changing one, which to me is a good thing, unlike what many people have said to me in the past.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The overviews of each function within the business were really helpful.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • This was really good, particularly for poor students like myself.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • From day one to the end of the week.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Evening networking and those who stayed in provided accommodation often went out.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • A lot of volunteering goes on- e.g. on lunch breaks in local schools.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Most definitely, it was great.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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