Analyst (Intern) Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • The internship experience was excellent, I wasn't sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised!

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

    • I was made to feel like a valued member of the team from day one. Everyone was ready and willing to give me support and advice when I needed it.

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

    • A major part of the internship with Barcap involves working closely with your manager to achieve the objectives set for you to achieve during your time with the company. I had weekly meetings with my manager to keep him up to date with my progress and to talk about any issues I was having

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

    • The department I was in during my internship involved a great deal of day to day work, so I was always kept busy with things to do throughout the day. I was also able to

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

    • As previously mentioned I was given a lot of day to day work to undertake, tasks which would have been completed by any of the other analysts in the department.

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

    • My presentation skills in particular improved considerably and the exposure I was given to different areas of the bank improved my overall understanding of how an investment bank functions day to day.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It really was fantastic, everyone was very welcoming and I felt like I had worked there for years! I joined the team on a number of organised nights out and had a great working relationship with everyone.

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

    • The application process was seamless, I was kept up to date at all times on my progress and given timely information on different events happening throughout the internship. The campus recruitment team were very supportive and were quick to answer any questions or queries we had.

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

    • Our first week was spent in London training with other interns from across the country and beyond. This was a great opportunity to network and was one of the highlights of the programme! I also received training throughout my internship and attended a number of 'knowledge share' sessions hosted by other analysts in the office.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I received a graduate job offer at the end of my placement which will lead to full time employment with Barclays... I cant wait to start!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I had great fun with the other interns and we organised a number of nights out together as well as a volunteering day. The training week in London also gave us the opportunity to get to know each other better we all got on very well together.

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

    • Our accommodation costs for the training week were subsidised by the company and we received a living allowance to cover additional costs throughout the internship.

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

    • The nightlife in both Glasgow and London is excellent, with the latter being a new experience to me! Lots of the other interns would go for drinks after work which was another great chance to network and meet new people

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

    • Other departments involved the interns in various organised nights out and other activities as well as the volunteering day we were able to take part in. These were all great fun and added to overall internship experience.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

September 2011

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