Spring Insight Programme. Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • An amazing four days that were extremely busy but very worthwhile.

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

    • The Barclays HR team were very helpful, friendly and definitely improved the whole experience. The business leaders that we networked with made us feel very welcome and were very willing to talk to us.

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

    • We were very clear of the aims of the programme and what was expected of us.

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

    • It was an extremely busy few days but it was good to learn so much in such a short space of time. The first day is very tiring, particularly due to the early start and late networking drinks.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As it was only a four day programme it wasn't really the situation to be given a lot of responsibility. On the two half days I spent in different areas of the business I felt trusted to do worthwhile work.

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

    • The whole experience taught me a lot about finance, Barclays market position and business make up and generally gave me a lot of useful experiences to take forwards in my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a clear competitive aspect to everyone on the programme but we all got on well and it was an enjoyable few days.

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

    • The organisation was brilliant and every activity was efficient.

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

    • They developed our competencies and employability skills both relevant to Barclays and a career in finance in general.

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

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

    • If you successfully complete the programme they will fast track you to an assessment centre for a summer placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Dinner every evening and staying in a hotel with everyone was very sociable.

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

    • The travel and accommodation costs were paid by Barclays.

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

    • Only a 3 day programme.. didn't get much chance to go out!

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Retail Banking, Human Resources

London

November 2012

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