Summer Intern Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Helpful clleagues definitely made this a very nice experience. I enjoyed working hard, and felt that I gained so much knowledge in just 2 months than I have ever done.

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

    • Work-wise, I probably did not have that many interactions with colleagues. However I do feel that I made a contribution that was appreciated.

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

    • Clear direction most of the time, given the circumstances, my line manager did the best he could.

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

    • Definitely a good balance, some days can be a little boring as I like being busy, most of the time is quite busy.

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

    • Enough that I feel I was being useful, not too much that I feel incapable.

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

    • Definitely skills for life,learned so much in so many ways.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fairly serious most of the time, though the fun is much appreciated.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was ok, I think they had very little time to organise.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I felt it was a fair amount,enjoyed the events specifically designed for use.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • 1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great but didn't have time to join in most of the time.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2009

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