IT Department Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • It was a good week, and I learnt a lot

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The campus recruitment team were great

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The team were always available for support

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

    • A full programme of activities were provided

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As it was just an insight week, not a lot of responsibility was given

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Skills and training were aimed at making us successful at both university and if we went back to the bank

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly

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

    • A full programme was provided

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

    • Lots of business skills training from external and internal trainers

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Everyone is entitled to fast track for a summer internship

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone got on really well

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Travel costs were covered and we were paid to cover costs

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

    • Most nights we were too tired to go out!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Networking events were put on

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Information Technology

London

April 2012

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