Off-cycle Technology intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I spend 16 weeks during the summer working as Technology analyst which was great and invaluable experience for me.

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

    • The colleagues and the people working at the company are very knowledgeable, approachable and supportive.

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

    • I had the best manager I could have wished for. He was always there for me to guild whenever I needed.

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

    • The investment bank environment is constantly busy and changing - and this is one of the main reasons that makes is so interesting to be part of.

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

    • I was trusted by my managers and I was given a lot of responsibility.

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

    • The skills are not purely focused on the immediate role you are placed, you get to experience and develop much more beyond that.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was very professional, however people were always happy to discuss any problems, provide me with feedback and guidance.

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

    • The internship was organised very well from start to end.

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

    • The company allowed me to attend 3 day training program outside of the office. This gave me not only new knowledge, but also introduced me to the whole intern class and many other senior staff.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a lot of other like minded students on the internship program.

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

    • The offices in London are based in Canary Wharf and the area around is expensive, but this is expected.

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

    • London never sleeps.

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

    • Yes, the company runs a lot of sports and social clubs. Many of which are free to join including for interns. I was part of the tennis club which was great in organizing weekly tennis sessions with the interns and other permanent staff.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science

London

September 2014

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