Personal Advisor Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I was very inspired by the work the atmosphere

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

    • I got on well with the team.

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

    • Everyone was very helpful and I got a great introduction.

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

    • I was given enough tasks to get on with, although I would have enjoyed more pressure and felt I could have done more.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I could have had more if I had been there longer.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My confidence in my knowledge of the industry definitely improved and I felt more at home in that professional environment.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • People were very active and friendly.

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

    • There could have been more activities organised.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was no extra training.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was not officially offered anything.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I got on well with everybody.

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

    • A very affordable area.

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

    • There were things to do.

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

    • Nothing.

    1/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

West Midlands

September 2011

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