Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The work was challenging but the support network good

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

    • Small team that integrated well

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Support was of good quality, if lacking in abundance at times

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

    • I had a full project handed over to me, so found myself busy but not overwhelmed

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

    • I was given full autonomy over a project

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

    • Definitely will look good in the CV!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Was quiter than I was expecting, but a professional yet vibrant atmosphere

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

    • The Campus recruitment team were amazing!

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

    • It was very clear that the firm took a strong hand in ensuring constant professional development. Even people around me that had been there for years were still completing training packages

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • A very good offer =)

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most nights there was something to do if you were so inclined

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

    • Cheaper than West End

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

    • Good Bars, Good restaurants and very easy to get into the west end

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

    • There were some non mandatory events, but with the volume of activities laid on anyway, you had no choice but to get involved outside of work

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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