Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    0.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Despite the internship taking place virtually, it was a really enjoyable experience and Barclays ensured we were involved in interesting projects, interactive training sessions and networking opportunities.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All colleagues were really nice and very approachable.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Management offer continuous advice and constructive feedback on your work, this has been vital for my progress and development.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Vey busy! Lot's of catch-ups, intern events, project work and team meetings.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given the responsibility to lead on a project which was very impactful for the Bank and had the opportunity to present to senior stakeholders on a regular basis.

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

    • As the internship took place virtually this year, this gave me the opportunity to develop new skills to work under this new work environment. Dynamic working is becoming increasingly popular, and starting my career experiencing these new changes has shown that I am adaptable to overcoming challenges in the future.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It is difficult to understand the atmosphere when working virtually, but all colleagues I spoke to were friendly and supportive.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • There are a lot of online training programmes to complete independently and HR ran regular sessions to help us learn more about Barclays and the different departments.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There seems to be a lot of opportunity to move around different areas of the Bank.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • It was difficult to socialise with fellow interns as we were all working virtually.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • No costs for me - living at home and under lockdown restrictions.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lockdown restrictions prevent us from enjoying the nightlife.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few quiz sessions were organised.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2020

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