Insight Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • It was really interesting - you get to see real projects and really learn about what the job is all about, rather than just assuming off a website what a job is about. You also see the skills needed for each position

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

    • Really good - everyone treated us as future collaegues/leaders of the firm and everyone had 5 mins to stop and chat about their job and the work they do

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

    • It was only an insight programme, so it was more just sitting through presentations -- but HR use to encourage us to ask questions and were on hand to answer any questions

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

    • The days were long - 8 am till 8pm but within that there were presentations, breaks, breakfast and lunch and evening entertainment

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

    • None at all, your just sitting through presentations more or less

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Really well. The insight into the operations of a big large bank is so useful. Actually seeing what work is about as opposed to just looking at the salaries online and thinking its your dream job. This will help so much with interviews

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Surprisingly, everyone was really relaxed and talked about normal things - like the awful refeering at the weekend, what they did at the weekend, family --- it wasn't all shouting like on the Wall Street films!

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

    • Everything was pre planned, structured and prepared. They have done this scheme for years so they have ironed out any issues and its all seamless

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

    • The hole week was focussed on developing and teaching us as insight interns, along with creating a bond with Barclays. We had CV help, interview practise and revises, application reviews, one to ones questionings sessons etc..

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I got an internship offer with them next year :) - nearly everyone did

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were less of us than at other insight schemes, so we all got to know each better. You are also put up in a hotel so you bond well

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

    • London - but hotel and meals are all covered by Barclays

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

    • London is amazing, I stayed the weekend and went out on Friday and Saturday evenings and saw a show!

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

    • The evenings were taken up with work events - but that involved cinema trips, bowling etc so it classes as social events outside of work, just with work

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

November 2012

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