Funds and Advisory Structuring Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was enjoyable and provided exposure to different areas in the business.

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

    • I got along with everyone I worked with and they all made an effort and try and get to know me better.

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

    • Guidance was provided whenever I asked for it.

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

    • I was very busy throughout my internship which is exactly what I was looking for. It helped me maximise learning. Although at times it did mean cancelling plans with friends in order to get work done.

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

    • I was given as much as I wanted. I took the intiative to take on more responsibility when I felt I was able and was always given support.

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

    • I had not studied finance so all skills I picked up were new and helpful and will stay for life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I think it was a good balance of work and play.

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

    • They are used to having interns and know how to train and support them.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was provided with all the training and help I needed / requested.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

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

    • Was offered a role prior to the completion of my internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had a few team dinners / team events.

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

    • It was expensive but not beyond the scope of an intern's salary.

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

    • The night life is not so active - few bars / restaurants. But I am not too far from some of the more exciting nightlife

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

    • If interested, you can find pretty much anything you want and get involved in it.

    5/5
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London

September 2012

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