Retail Banking intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the internship and it encouraged me to apply for the graduate scheme.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The help and support provided was unbelievable. Much more than I was expecting. If i ever had a problem or a query I knew there were people i could turn to.

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

    • The help and support was always available however i was encouraged to work and think independently.

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

    • As I wasn't qualified to sell Barclays products I had to do a fair amount of shadowing which meant I didn't always have as much to do as i would have liked.

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

    • Again, in the branch I didn't have much responsibility due to lack of training however i had full responsibility for my project.

    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 have learnt so much over the past 8 weeks and feel these skills will help me in my degree and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The branch was always lively and busy.

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

    • I think the organisation was fantastic.

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

    • Most of the training required extended over 8 weeks but I felt that the company would have provided it had i been there longer. The few training sessions i went to were very useful.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have applied for the graduate scheme - still waiting to hear back!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I have made some friends for life!

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

    • Perfect balance.

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

    • Central London :)

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

    • The opportunity was always there should you want it.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2009

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