Summer Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I was welcomed by my team and felt valued throughout my placement. I was able to discuss problems freely with my line manager and work through any issues. I was pleasantly surprised when my suggestions for improvement were listened to and in some cases taken-up by the relevant stakeholders.

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

    • I was given little guidance at first as my line manager wanted me to be proactive and try to make a start on my objectives without being fed the answers. This suited my working style as I am quite independent and I like to try to work out what to do. If I ever did need help my line manager or buddy was available to help me (although this was sometimes difficult due to the large amount of workload in my department at the time).

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

    • This was variable.On some days I was rushed off my feet and had to stay late, while on other days I only had a few tasks to do. I think this experience was pretty similar across the board.

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

    • This was variable.On some days I was rushed off my feet and had to stay late, while on other days I only had a few tasks to do. I think this experience was pretty similar across the board.

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

    • I had more responsibility than I thought I would have when I started my placement. On one day I was left in charge of managing an email communication and on another day I had to work with an agency to design a presentation for my line manager - at the time they seemed like pretty scary tasks!

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

    • Great people skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Busy, busy busy but everyone was happy and seemed to enjoy their jobs. This created a dynamic and motivating work environment.

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

    • The H.R team were great, they ensured we were prepared for everything we had to do and were there to answer any problems or queries. The events they organised for us were also rewarding, useful and fun.

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

    • The invest a lot in your development, although you have to work hard in return! These opportunities will only increase in the graduate program.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The placement is designed to be a stream for people to enter the graduate scheme. To get a job offer you had to complete your objectives with an A rating from your line manager and do well in a group presentation. I know a lot of people who have a job offer following the internship so the prospects are good!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had a number of events organised for us such as welcome drinks, bring an intern and go-karting, these gave everyone an opportunity to get to know each other. In addition we used to go for regular meals, drinks and nights-out - I still keep in touch with people from the placement.

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

    • As I studied in London I wasn't shocked by the high price of drinks or getting into clubs however I know a number of other interns who couldn't believe how expensive nights-out were.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • For a medium-length tube ride you can get to the centre of London where there are a plethora of options for a night-out.

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

    • We pretty much had to work all the time.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

May 2014

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