Sprint intern - compliance Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    1.5

    The Role

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

    • I found it highly enjoyable, meeting lots of nice and interesting people, as well as being given a valuable insight into the business.

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

    • Everyone was really helpful and took time to help and talk to me.

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

    • I was given plenty of help and support.

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

    • I was quite busy but in a nice way, i never felt bored.

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

    • I was given little responsiblity it was mainly learning from others.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I developed many skills, we had sessions in soft skills and presentation skills which have benefitted me in many areas.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a nice friendly atmosphere.

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

    • The week was very well organised, everything had been pre planned and we had a full schedule of events.

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

    • The arranged for various speakers and soft skills sessions.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The week made me feel that i would be very happy to work for them.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were only there for a week, but we went out a few times together for meals and drinks which was nice.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Being London it was quite expensive.

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

    • Didn't experience much of it, but are nice restuarants, pubs and bars.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • As we were only there for a week there were not many extra activities, although there wasen't really time for any even if they were offered.

    1/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Financial Management

London

October 2012

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