Operation (Credit Analysis) Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Absolutely loved it, gained more sjkill shere than i did in all my time at Uni!

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

    • Everyone had so much time for me and I felt like my opinion really mattered.

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

    • Couldn't give my line manager any more credit. She was always there when I needed her and really supportive.

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

    • I was really kept busy with all my projects then just spent the last week researching roels and awaiting the decision!

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

    • I was assigned my own projects and really felt that I was rewarded for my hardwork

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

    • Skills for life, sets me up so well for the grad program!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Wasn't the best in my office but still socialised. Everyone was always up for a coffee chat.

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

    • Everything was well planned and organised.

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

    • They have invested time and money in my development and I really feel I have benefitted from them

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

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

    • Find out tomorrow if I get the job, but from feedback I've got so far i'm optomistic!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were always arranged to go out for drinks

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

    • Expensive as it's London but its worth the cost to live the lifestyle

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

    • Good if your willing to pay £5 for a pint!

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

    • Not that I know of.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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