Barclays Front Office Spring Week Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Yes, very.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Yes, there were opportunities to interact with more senior people during the week.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • There was more guidance/support for Banking than Markets

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Good taster of working in an investment bank

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well-structured. Good mix of introductory talks, networking sessions, job shadowing and group works.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • People are very collaborative- not aggressive at all.

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

    • Much support was given, especially for teaching us valuation techniques.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Shadowing under two different areas within Markets was very good exposure.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Enough opportunities to speak to employees at all different levels.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very valuable, as case studies exercises came from real-life examples.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • 250 pounds for the week

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Many opportunities. Employees are all happy to catch up with us again after the networking events.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Well-organised. I like the speed-networking session for Markets.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes. Employees have a lot to share about their lives (such as playing sports) outside of work.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2016

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