Analyst Global Investment Banking Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Best internship I've done so far (4th in the banking industry). Great culture that allow to talk to anybody in the firm. Lots of effort to make this summer internship very exciting: training sessions, social events, team building events...

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

    • I felt completely included in the team

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

    • Managers are very close and supportive. Great feedback process that enables to understand what to do better.

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

    • Very very busy... but can you expect anything else from an internship in IB?

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

    • Took part in every kind of task that can be asked to an analyst

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

    • Great training at the beginning of the program Associates very dedicated to teaching analysts and interns

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very casual, good fun with juniors and seniors are very friendly and easy to talk to.

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

    • Everything was flawless from day one to the last day

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

    • The training session is first class ! small groups, brilliant teachers ! It really seems to be a priority for the firm

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • I will join the graduate program in February 2013

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great spirit amongst interns: regularly, interns met for a beer or a football game next to the office

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

    • London is expensive, but Canary Wharf is relatively affordable, especially with the high wages and living allowance for summer interns

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

    • Great bars when you have time to go out, Canary Wharf is a lively area at night

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

    • The firms pushes people to get involved in other activities: social initiatives... Plus lots of gym clubs around work

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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