Spring Week Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The insight week was very inspiring and we got to interact with a large number of speakers and experts in the field. I feel like I learned a lot and it was a very useful experience. I really recommend Barclays to anyone considering it, the staff is very friendly and nice.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt very valued during my week and the HR was great at building relationships with all the students. It felt like we were all an integral part of the company and the insight programme. Everyone was trying their best to help or let everyone settle into the programme and insight..

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We had so many workshops for the insight both on the company and also building our CV, skills and personality development. We also learned an im[eccable amount about the business and the working conditions in the firm. Overall, there was an incredible amount of energy and support available from everyone.

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

    • A lot, amazing

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • amazing structure

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Amazing, fun, challenging

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

    • they invested a lot of time and effort

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • quite a lot

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • quite a lot

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very good

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Definitely, a lot!

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Quite good

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • yes I think it was quite an amzing experience because I never realised what goes into a bank until I did this.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

April 2018

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