Technology Spring Week Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

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

    • I enjoyed the spring insight very much as there was a good work-social mix between my colleagues and I.

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

    • I felt very valued at my time here as everyone was very welcoming.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • From the start of the insight week we were given the emails of the programme managers and we're told that we were welcome to ask any questions if we had any queries. Staff members are very approachable so it was easy to ask about CV guidance.

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

    • I received a vast amount of skills and information throughout the week. I find that these skills and information can be very transferable.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There wasn't a single moment where I didn't know what to do.

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

    • Very intense but rewarding.

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

    • A lot, they paid for accommodation and travel expenses and provided a lot of training throughout the week.

    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?

    • Moderately.

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

    • Culture was emphasised heavily upon throughout the week.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Critical as I discovered what it's like to work here in this area.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I got paid.

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

    • Yes

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There were many and they were very helpful. I was able to make many new contacts.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, there were work shadowing sessions.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely if they are interested in technology.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Information Technology

North West

April 2018

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