Fiancial Analysis Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

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

    • I was treated the same as my other colleagues.

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

    • Good development programme and lots of training opportunities.

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

    • Very busy due to resource issues but meant I learn't lots and was never bored.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Pretty much the same as my other more experienced colleagues.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Valuable skills to use in my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Busy, fast paced office.

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

    • HR took charge of the programme and I was well intergrated into my team.

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

    • I was able to do as much training as I could fit in.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • You have to go through the same progress as other applicates, no advantage having worked there already.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • A few network sessions, presentations, town halls every quarter where all of finance get together. However not many team socials as everyone was too busy due to resource issues.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive as london but Canary Wharf cheaper to live than centre of london.

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

    • Few bars in Canary Wharf but easy access into centre of London

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

    • Lots of charity and community opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Banking

London

August 2012

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