Internship Review at Barclays - The Wealth and Investment Management Division

The Role

Role Description

Assigned to a Private Banking team and assisted with the management of existing clients and in seeking out new potential clients.

Completed excel spreadsheets, research projects, day-to-day banking. Attended client meetings and composed meeting notes. Organised a large event for the team.

Took part in large amounts of training and exercises with the other interns which encouraged personal development,

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Best ten weeks of work I have ever completed!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have been invited back to attend various event throughout the year with them.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Large amounts of support provided.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I wouldn't have wanted anymore.

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

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My team were very entertaining.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very well organised for such a young scheme.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events
• Travel loan

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I start fulltime in July 2011!

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

London is expensive.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Bars in Canary Wharf are good, however close early and are often overpriced.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Lots of out of office activities were provided for us.

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?

I had a great summer. If you are interested in banking, but would prefer to work with private clients, rather than for an investment bank, I would highly recommend Barclays Wealth.

Review 8/16 for Barclays - The Wealth and Investment Management Division

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