Analyst within Global Operations Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Great experience.

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

    • My team were fantastic. I really felt welcomed from day one. I was never left concerned about what to do and help was always at hand if I needed it.

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

    • Management were great. Good people. They really seemed to care about my development.

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

    • I wasn't too busy on a daily basis at first, but as the weeks went by I was given much more work to do and in the end I was extremely busy.

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

    • A fair bit.

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

    • This is what I'm most glad about. I've learned so many skills that I'll keep with me for all situations in the years to come. Most notable of these is Microsoft Excel skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Excellent atmosphere. I couldn't fault it, this was mostly due to the great people I was working with.

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

    • Perfect. Very well organised and extremely well executed.

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

    • It was a lot. There was a good programme in place to meet with Director's and managing director's of the firm.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got a job offer for the Graduate Programme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we were invited to a number of social events, both formally and informally, throughout the internship. They were very well organised and planned.

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

    • You can't expect things to be cheap in Central London.

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

    • Great.

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

    • Yes, I got involved in the Cricket Club. There was also an opportunity to take part in sports events such as Rugby and Football.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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