Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I have enjoyed it so far. It's based locally and great people work here. The other interns are great and we have had lots of activities and experiences together.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I feel very valued. I have been welcomed with open arms into the team.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • At first it was difficult as my manager is based in Poole. As time went on I became more confident in just being able to pick up the phone and give him a call. Also I had a buddy which helped massively.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • At first not busy at all, but I think that was my fault as I didn't fully understand what my project was. As soon as I got an understanding things kicked off.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Not much responsibly in terms of the teams processes. My work was very much so mapping a process and highlighting any opportunities for automation improvement.

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Developed my communication skills, team skills, problem solving skills, analytical skills. All helpful towards my studies and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Friendly but professional. People had a job to do.

    3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very organised. Number of events arranged for interns and support in place.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • They invested a lot of time and effort in me. With physical and online training

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing. I want a career in banking/financial services and I feel like Barclays is a good company for me to pursue a successful career.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes there was. Drinks, people trying to organise fives, it was a good group.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Reasonable. I live and work in Glasgow so I don't know any different.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Glasgow is a good laugh. The city is great.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes plenty

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking

Scotland

July 2019


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