Summer Analyst: Finance Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The internship was a challenging few weeks but I learnt so much! I was really grateful for the opportunity to learn so much about working in Finance at an investment bank.

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

    • Most people were generally very busy and I didn't get to speak to too many seniors. However, I really got on well with the graduate analysts whom supported me throughout.

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

    • My line manager was very efficient and helped me to settle into the department quickly!

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

    • This varied considerably. I would often finish tasks quicker than anticipated and as seniors were usually pretty busy it would often take them some time to get back to me and give me more work.

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

    • I was given a good level of responsibility and clear deadlines which I appreciated greatly.

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

    • I learnt more about finance and accounting which was really beneficial given that I study and unrelated degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had a good atmosphere and definitely not as intense as some of the other areas within the bank. There were a handful of other graduates on the floor and we were all involved in the same group exercises.

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

    • Aside from the lack of work at some times, everything was very well run. I was satisfied with the experience.

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

    • The company treated the interns to various socials as well as the introductory training sessions. These were really beneficial and provided an overview to the industry and the terminology (which was very detailed!)

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Future prospects depends on the need of the business, however, they seem to be converting the majority of the interns to a graduate position.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Students often met up after work especially on Thursdays. There was a good group of us from the same department.

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

    • Some of the places we went to were relatively expensive but there are some inexpensive places too if you look hard enough!

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

    • The nightlife is one of the best around. We got to go to some really nice places over the course of the internship.

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

    • There were opportunities but due to the late hours and also the work we were given in groups this minimised the time we had available for other activities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking

London

December 2012

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