Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Really good team spirit.

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

    • Made me feel at home and gave me interesting and challenging work.

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

    • Everyone was keen to lend advice when requested.

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

    • Always work to do but never felt too pressured.

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

    • Given responsibility for running large models and building databases.

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

    • An excellent opportunity to put into practice some of the concepts and ideas learned at university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good bunch of people who were keen to chat as well as get the work done.

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

    • Slick. Many well planned and coordinated events.

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

    • 3 day training as well as mentoring.

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

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

    • A place where high-fliers can achieve early in their careers.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A good spirit amongst the interns with events often taking place after work.

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

    • Nothing in the local vicinity, but central London is only a short hop away.

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

    • Many bars, but had to head into London for work

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Many different societies and activities organised within Barclays.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

October 2012

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