Summer Analyst in Global Technology Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Due to the internship being shortened from 10 to 6 weeks (because of the Olympics) it was very quick training and crammed in which was stressful at times - but in general everything was really great and enjoyable.

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

    • Everyone was so approachable and easy to get along with!

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

    • My line manager was awesome. He guided me through everything, but didn't baby me. All other management were easy to arrange meetings with and happy to answer questions.

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

    • Due to the shortened internship I was extremely busy and several intern events taking out half days did make me slightly stressed at times, but I was given support to cope with everything going on.

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

    • From day one I was given objectives which I had to achieve and was in control of. Being new to development I did have to ask for help on several occasions, but I did feel like a member of the team rather than a short-term intern.

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

    • I learnt so much at Barclays - from computer programming to networking to finance, I have developed skills that will help me throughout my career for the rest of my life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very positive and supportive

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

    • The events were fun and enjoyable. Lots to do!

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

    • A lot - I felt like they genuinely cared about me. Had training with interns at the beginning of the placement

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got a job offer!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - lots of events organised by interns as well as HR

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

    • Canary Wharf/London is expensive!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It's London! Only downside is the expense!

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

    • Slight lack of time - especially as I lived an hour and a half commute away but there were intern football matches and various trips!

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

London

August 2012

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