Front Office Spring Insight Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

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

    • 4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Very easy to approach people in the business. Enjoyed the opportunity to connect with very senior employees on a personal level.

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

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

    • Probably little in terms of studies, but definitely provided an invaluable insight to the business and the industry.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • 4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Highly motivated staff and students. Very informal conversation across attendees as well as very well provided social and networking events.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Very senior bankers take time off to run sessions. Very sophisticated facilities as well as a well organized work shadowing scheme.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • 4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Generous payments for attendance was provided as well as full accommodation, travel expenses and meals.

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

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

    • Very easy to connect t with people in the business. The recruitment theme makes an effort to actively match you with people in the business with similar interests and backgrounds as yours.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2018

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