Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It is certainly a challenging experience but on the whole it was very enjoyable. It is a very positive experience and the HR team make sure that you gain as much as possible from your time there. You are encouraged to learn as much as possible about any business area you are interested in and are encouraged to get as much exposure to different teams as possible.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone was very supportive. My team gave me tasks which added real value to the business and I recieved alot of good feedback from the colleagues.

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

    • During the first week you set out your business aims and objectives and my team worked hard to make sure I was able to experience any area of the business I was interested in.

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

    • You are as busy as you want to be; also alot of your day is taken up with meetings.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The job is complex and intense so don't expect responsibility from day one, but my team made sure I was given tasks which had a real impact on the teams performance.

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

    • It is an invaluable experience and will assist you in any future job or studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional but relaxed atmosphere. Most interns developed very positive relationships during their placement.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There is a good mix of working within your set team and intern-specific training events. You get through alot in 8 weeks but you never feel overwhelmed.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • You recieve training in proffessional skills and presentations.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • everyone was very social and we would have intern organised nights out at least twice a week. There was also a five-a-side football team.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Its London and Canary Wharf so expect it to be expensive.

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

    • Its London.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of intern social events such as nights out and dragon boat racing. We also particapted in a community project.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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