Intern for Spring Week Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It was a great opportunity to learn more about the bank, and the time spent was really worth it.

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

    • Everyone, including seniors, respected the interns and were enthusiastic to answer any questions we had.

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

    • I was free to ask any questions during the work-shadowing, and was told about many things that I would not have known if I didn't participate in the internship. Also, there was a session to discuss about various topics with the panel of managing-level employers.

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

    • Well organised schedules, allowing me to experience what full time internship working hours would be like.

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

    • Since it was only a spring week, I did not have much responsibility

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learnt valuable skills in networking and presentations, which were hugely applicable in my university course. Also learnt about banking and the industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone seemed to enjoy what they were doing, helping each other often. My colleagues were also happy to help me, offering a cup of coffee to have a conversation.

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

    • The week was organised very well, with all the useful contents packed in that short period. It did not seem to rushed or over-scheduled at all.

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

    • They were willing to invite professional trainers to give excellent quality trainings and presentations, to help us prepare for the next stages as thoroughly as possible.

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

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

    • I was accepted for a longer internship opportunity after getting fast-tracked to the final assessment centre.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was enjoying and making friends within the group, as well as networking with current employees.

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

    • Average, considering it is located in London, but accommodation was provided for those living far away from the work place.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • N/A

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

    • Networking events were held twice, and it was a very good opportunity to talk to various people and to learn about the things outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Computer Science

London

October 2012

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