Debt Finance Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Faultless program, inw hcih i learned an incredible amount

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

    • Great culture and colleagues

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

    • Guided through every step of the way

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

    • As mentioned before, ongoing projects coupled with deal driven work meant i was not over stretched or bored

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

    • A decent amount, but with the importance of the material in the department it was impossible to give me anymore.

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

    • Excellent training

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Barclays culture is great

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

    • Run in a sleek and professional manner by the team

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

    • Huge funds must have been spent on the training i recieved, all of which was delivered to a supperior standard then i recieved at Uni

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got a job....

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Massivly, its what you make of it as an internship cohort. It is incouraged by HR as well though

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

    • Expensive.....its london

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

    • London is on your doorstep, as long as you can afford it

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2011

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