Internship Review at Barclays Corporate

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Could vary - dependant on how much you looked for work. Alot to do if you wanted to.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

Lots of useful skills developed and consolidated during my internship. Can be used in my final year at Uni.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Guys in the office were lots of fun. Working in Barclays head office is very lively.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Extremly well organised internship - felt very welcome from the start.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Alot of exposure to SXs who were very happy to help and give advice.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Barclays Corporate is going somewhere - alot of room for growth and an exciting business to be in currently as the business has high expansion plans.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Lots of socalising / drinks after work. Good links with the Graduate program. Event days such as Go Karting etc.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Commuted from home!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Review 8/37 for Barclays Corporate

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