Summer Analyst in M&A - Global Investment Banking Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the internship and the challenge of the work

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

    • Very strong team atmosphere was present

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

    • Tasks were given alongside detailed explanations and we were always encouraged to ask if we had any questions

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

    • A mixture of work meant that there was always something to get along with

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

    • A much larger amount of responsibility than I was expecting

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

    • The skills and training will help me a great deal when starting full-time in February

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A good mixture of hard work and fun with several opportunities to go out for drinks with the team

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

    • Very well organised from the start of the application process right through to the end

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

    • A huge amount of talks and development opportunities were offered throughout the internship

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Have a job starting on the February graduate intake

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Found all the other interns to be very friendly and of a similar mindset

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

    • Reasonably expensive but this is to be expected in London

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

    • The bars were perfect for drinks on a Friday, beyond that I didn't experience the nightlife in its entirety

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

    • The internship programme offered several opportunities to get involved in extra-curricular activities

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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