Technology Spring Intern - Radbroke Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the insight as it gave me a new experience into the technology sector, and it was something special as it was with a special company such as Barclays.

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

    • They made all of us feel so at home, as though we are real employees of Barclays.

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

    • They really looked after us and gave us help and support whenever we needed it.

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

    • The skills I learnt will definitely benefit me a lot in the future, especially since now I know that I definitely want to enter the technology sector for my future sector.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There were some time management issues, but overall the programs and activities held were very useful.

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

    • Everyone's energy was always high and everyone seemed very keen and interested to learn.

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

    • I felt Barclays really did put a lot of effort into training the next generation and helping us fulfill our potential.

    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?

    • Especially the work shadowing events, I felt I've gained a significant insight into the working life in the technology sector in Barclays.

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

    • Having the insight at the Radbroke campus really gave us a memorable experience to see how everyone worked according to the Barclay values and culture.

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

    • I've decided after this Barclays Technology Spring Insight Week that I would want to work in the Technology sector.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid £250 and given daily allowances as well, with my travel expenses reimbursed.

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

    • We had a total of 3 networking events, and hence got a lot of chances to network with the employees at working at the company.

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

    • They were great, we got to talk and network with a lot of current employees and they told us a lot about how it is like working in Barclays and the opportunities the company holds.

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

    • We got to see that at Radbroke Campus there are so many opportunities for employees to mingle and have fun, there are facilities such as a gym, restaurant, field, etc.

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

    • Definitely, I would recommend anyone interested in the technology sector to apply for this Spring Insight as one would get an experience that can be received from no where else.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking, Information Technology

North West

April 2018

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