Business Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Treated like a proper member of the team - not just an intern

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

    • Really open and friendly teams - feeling at all levels of seniority - busy people always stirived to make time for you if possible

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

    • Manager tried his best but was incredibly busy so had less time than I would have liked for me.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Lots of tasks to keep me busy at all times, if you have a lull in office work - work harder on a different project.

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

    • Had to arrange and host numerous meetings - both in person and phone conferences. Collaborated with many teams to get my work done.

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

    • Really excelled in this department.!!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Serious working environment - but friendly and extremely busy people.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well structured - regular check ins with the intern coordinator and regular communications

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

    • Massive resources thrown towards us to develop our skills outside of academia/the knowledge required for the job e.g. charisma training.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    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?

    • Really friendly people - something to do with them each weekend as people made an effort to organise events.

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

    • London is expensive - but you can find good deals and fun nights out which don't cost the earth.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London is expensive - but you can find good deals and student nights - unfortunately this often means weeknights rather than weekends but can't complain.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • You get as much out as you are prepared to put in!

    5/5
    Report this review

Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Market Research, Surveying

London

August 2012

View More Reviews