Technology Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The experience was quite insightful. I enjoyed meeting students with similar and varied interest. I even got the opportunity to meet Barclays employees and find out what they are working on. The campus tour was quite fun. The ice breaker sessions helped me to get out of my comfort zone and interact with new people.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I felt like I was very well taken care of. Right from the application process till the end of my experience, everything was quite well planned, except the work shadowing. It could have been better planned and we could be assigned to employees that share similar interest with us. But other than that, everything else was great.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • There was constant support throughout the week. We were welcome to ask questions about anything and everything whenever we felt like. There were presentations and talks planned, that provided an insight to the different departments and projects which could spark an interest to us. We had three HR representatives always with us in case we needed help with anything.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • There was an opportunity to learn quite a few transferable skills that I can use beyond my academic and professional career. I improved on my team work, speaking and networking skills while preparing for the group presentations and attending multiple planned networking events. I worked upon my skill of asking more questions as well and being organized and working in a timely manner.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The insight was structured. We got more than enough information we needed for each step. There was a set time table we could follow each day and something different planned.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The general atmosphere was quite friendly and welcoming. Everyone present was helpful and well informed.

    5/5

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

  • 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?
  • 4/5

    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?
  • 5/5

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

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

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

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Financial Management, Information Technology

North West

April 2018


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