Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Very, very valuable experience. It took a while to get used to things, but then really enjoyed it.

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

    • Once we got to know each other properly, my team and I got on with each other really well.

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

    • I organised meetings to catch up, and my manager was always willing to spend time with me.

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

    • Generally busy enough!

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

    • I felt independent and that I was adding value to the team.

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

    • Very useful experience in terms of moving forward with a career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of banter to make the day more pleasant!

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

    • HR were fantastic. There were regular networking events, and the opportunity to offer feedback at the end.

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

    • Training week at the beginning, ongoing learning online.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Appealing!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Could have made more of it, but we built up good relationships amongst the intern class.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Canary Wharf!

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

    • Could have got more out of it, but in general it was good.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, amongst the interns.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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