Finance FO CDS Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Was placed in a good team and enjoyed the work.

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

    • Obviously as an intern you are only there for a limited amount of time but i was made feel very welcome and given real work that the team was doing.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • my manager was great really supporting me and giving me great advice

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

    • wasnt too busy, got busier during certain times

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • not too much, about whats right for a intern

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

    • showed me what working life was like and helped develop a certain routine.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • very good banter within the team, team was great in general.

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

    • very good, really well organised.

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

    • they spent alot of resources/money on the internship.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • started a graduate scheme with them after being offered a contract.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes alot of the interns often went out for socials

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

    • canary wharf is expensive

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • central london was great

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • yes, many clubs to get involved with

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

October 2012

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