Spring Intern Review

You do learn a lot about what different divisions do on a daily basis, and meet many people, both from the bank and students from different university. The group exercises on the first day and debate on the last day were particularly fun, as you think about problems with different people.

Barclays talks about their fives values a lot: amongst the five, the first was respect. In the first day, I was told that throughout the week, I'd get to see that all employees uphold these values. However, during my assessment centre on the last day, my interviewer seemed disinterested and showed very little respect in my interview. Made me question about Barclays.

Whenever I needed help, I could always find support. The team responsible for the Spring Week were very friendly, and answered all our questions if and when we had them. During networking sessions, senior staff were also willing to answer very simple questions about the bank. They have been very helpful.

Generally, pretty well structured. However, the first day was very long (a 12-hour day!) and last day was very short. If it could be balanced better, i.e. days of normal length for all four days, it would have been much better. Also, had to make decision about what division on Thursday lunchtime, when we had little information about the Banking sector. I feel like this could be improved on.

Throughout the process, you will see that Barclays spend a lot of energy on developing essential skills that you would need in the industry. I feel like Barclays invest a lot in this, it is evident from the various group activities we have had. Also, from networking sessions, I found out that Barclays is very supportive of causes that affects you personally and is willing to help out.

Generally nice people and got to understand the firm a lot more. However, there were conflicting information at times. There was no one particular 'type' of person I saw working at Barclays, but a combination of. At the very least, it confirmed to me that Barclays will not be a bad company to work for. But whether this is where I definitely want to go, I could not tell from this experience I have had.

Generally nice people and got to understand the firm a lot more. However, there were conflicting information at times. There was no one particular 'type' of person I saw working at Barclays, but a combination of. At the very least, it confirmed to me that Barclays will not be a bad company to work for. But whether this is where I definitely want to go, I could not tell from this experience I have had.

Very helpful. From someone with no finance background, I learnt a lot about how the different operations of divisions within the bank. On Thursday, we were all made to decide which division to go to, which allows you to think while in the process where your strengths lie and ultimately whether this is the right industry for you.

£250 for four days. I believe travel and accommodation is paid for if you live outside of London (but I live in London, so I cannot attest to that statement). I feel like this is a very generous offer considering the fact that you are not actually working for Barclays in the short-term. Goes on to show how much they invest in people, I suppose.

At the end of the first day, there was a networking session with people from different divisions of the bank. There were also networking lunches on the second and third day, allowing you to ask more about Marketing or Banking, whilst learning about it during the day. After panels, you are usually able to speak to the panellists and they might even invite you for drinks to discuss further about what they do.

On the first day, I feel like there was a slight imbalance between people working in Markets and Banking. Generally speaking good, you get to meet people from all divisions and of all levels Occasionally had to fight for seats during networking lunches or that someone working for Barclays will steal your seat. This perhaps could have been arranged in a better manner.