Retail Banking Summer Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • The internship was very enjoyable because there was always a variety of things to do. I never had a chanceto get bored.

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

    • Everyone was so nice and welcoming which made the working environment much more fun.

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

    • Whilst management was around they were always willing to support and guide me. It's good that if you needed their help they would not hesitate to assist you.

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

    • Working on my strategic project, my personal objectives as well as learning the role left no time for me to sit around and be bored.

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

    • I was given alot of responsibility to work on my own personal projects. But understandably in the branch I never had much responsibility.

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

    • The eight week journey has developed me in ways I never knew possible. It has highlighted my strengths and areas for development which will no doubt play an important part in my final year at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always a positive, happy and friendly environment.

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

    • Some people did not know who or what interns were, but on the whole the majority of managers and area directors expected and prepared for us.

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

    • They could not have invested any more time, effort, training and personal development.

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

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

    • I really want to work for the company. However I am unsure of what department.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The company organised various networking and social events which were good opportunities.

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

    • London is generally expensive however I live here so I am used to it.

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

    • Lots of it!

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

    • Interns regularly met up with each other as well as the graduate specialists organising activities such as dragon boat racing.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2010

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