Internship Review at Barclays

The Role

Role Description

worked in a branch learning roles, and improving employee experience in various branches throughout the area

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Placed in a really nice team, they made me feel welcome, and helped me if i had difficulties.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Wasn't there for long, but everyone accepted me as one of them.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Only problem was that the area director was on holiday at the start so there wasn't much direction in the beginning but then it picked up.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Some days in which there was not much to do and so was boring, but I got involved to keep myself busy. Other days when there was things to do and that was interesting.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Was given a project to complete, but then a lot of freedom to do it as i wanted to.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Confidence in running my own project, in reporting my findings, and dealing with customers.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good team, got on well together

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Could have been more instruction on what we were supposed to do, especially at the start and in terms of setting up computer accounts.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Some really great events were run, esp the leadership one which was very useful.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

• There were no perks with this internship

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Definitely somewhere i'd like to work, but need more flexibility in deciding.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

got on well, organisers did as much as possible to ensure everyone bonded. were interested in what was going on.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

London expensive if you don't know where to go.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It's london!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The program ran quite a few.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Make sure you enjoy it and give everything: it's over before you realise it.

Review 42/63 for Barclays

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