Operations Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Very good placement, lots of activities and responsibilities.

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

    • Very nice colleagues, buddy system and £10 voucher to spend on food with your buddy provided. - Good way to develop relationships.

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

    • Could chat to my manager at any time and she was very very helpful.

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

    • Was a good balance as I had projects, day-to-day work and meetings and I very rarely had nothing to do.

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

    • Was treated as one of the team.

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

    • Through the projects I undertook I feel that I have learnt skills which will be easily transferable into my degree studies and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Nice atmosphere, friendly team members and an enjoyable place to work.

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

    • Fantastically run - Lots to do and well planned out in a diary.

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

    • We had training which ran over the weekend, online intuition training to further our knowledge and Director/ Managing Director meetings which allowed you to take career advice.

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

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

    • Was offered a Graduate job on the last day of the internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Went out for drinks a few times.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite expensive

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

    • Lots of venues to visit!

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

    • Was a short placement so difficult to get involved in outside activities.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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