Summer Intern in Consumer Banking Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The summer internship was a challenging and engaging experience which enabled me to interact with different stakeholders across the business. My team were very supportive and gave me useful guidance to ensure I got the most out of my internship.

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

    • I was treated like a part of the team from day one and I definetely was valued and respected for my work.

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

    • I was consistently given support from my line manager who challenged and pushed me to ensure I was continuously developing my skills.

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

    • I was set objectives by my line manager which ensured I was consistently working on projects and engaging with people across the business.

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

    • I had to complete major objectives which meant my team were relying on me for a lot of projects.

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

    • I'll definetely go back into my final year of university with a new perspective and I have acquired skills which I will definetely be able to use throughout the rest of my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I had a very lively team who were always friendly so the atmosphere was always relaxed but everyone was very hard working!

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • I was challenged and this ensured I developed the correct skills needed to work at an established company like Barclays.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definetely like to come back to Barclays as I believe the banking industry is a very exciting place to be in, and the culture at Barclays is very appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good group of interns for our cohort and various social events were held which was a good way to interact with others.

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

    • Being in London is more costly so it was definetely expensive for socialising.

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

    • There was a good social scene in Canary Wharf which is where I was based.

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

    • Yes, there were various opportunities to get involved.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2017

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