Summer Analyst in Finance Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a challenge, but also rewarding.

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

    • I enjoyed social events and general team camaraderie.

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

    • Lots of support and encouragement.

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

    • Able to manage my own daily workload, which was high but not excessive.

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

    • An excellent amount of responsibility, but properly supported.

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

    • Technical and system skills which will be of great benefit.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, suppportive and intelligent.

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

    • Excellently co-ordinated.

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

    • Excellent investment in us.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Was offered a graduate role following the internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very enjoyable social scene.

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

    • Very expensive in central London and around Canary Wharf.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good, but quite corporate and expensive.

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

    • Plenty of opportunities for sporting and social activities.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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