Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Was a really fun experience. Really enjoyed it!

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

    • All my colleagues welcomed me from day 1. The whole atmosphere was really nice.

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

    • I was given all the guidance that I needed and whenever I needed help it was quickly provided. There wasn't really a time when I felt like I couldn't ask for help.

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

    • Quite busy. Was always doing something but I did have a bit of time to rest occasionally so it was balanced.

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

    • I was given jobs that full time employees would do. That's quite a lot of responsibility but I felt up for the challenge.

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

    • A lot of the skills that I developed like communication and time management will be valuable to me in my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It wasn't really fun, quite serious actually. The atmosphere promoted effective working though, there were few distractions around.

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

    • I thought it was really well organised. Nothing really felt out of place.

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

    • A lot of the training that was provided was necessary for the job but it was good that they provided this. I was also given the opportunity to take on further training if I wanted to which was a good option.

    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?

    • I feel like I did a good job. Just have to wait and see now.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not bad at all. Got along well with the other interns and had a good time.

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

    • Not as expensive as I was expecting but not cheap either.

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

    • Really awesome! Lots of choice, but a bit pricy for drinks etc.

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

    • Lots of events that the company set up. They were all good fun.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

London

May 2014

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