Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Brilliant, really well structured internship. Great activities organised during the period also.

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

    • I felt like I was making a difference to the team that I was assigned to.

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

    • My line manager was always there to answer any questions I had, no matter how small they may have seemed.

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

    • There was always work to be done within my team, and it was a good balance between the work I needed to do for my project also.

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

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

    • All the feedback I have received from the internship will definitely benefit me in the future. As it has given me a new perspective on certain areas

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always a good positive atmosphere there.

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

    • A1. Always were so well looked after, no matter what the occasion, whether it was dragon boat racing on the Thames or being brought out for meals etc.

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • BarCorp is rapidly expanding on a global basis.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes a brilliant social scene every Thursday night and 5 a side soccer every Tuesday.

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

    • Expensive

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

    • Thursday night, Abacus night in Bank!!

    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+)

London

August 2011

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