Summer Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I made friends with people that I will keep in touch with.

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

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

    • Nobody hesitated to help me when they could. Any questions that I had were always dealt with, and people went out of their way to ensure I made the most of my internship. I was able to visit a regional site to experience differences with the team that I was a part of.

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

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

    • I completed my tasks within my team and these will be used even though I have left, I have left a legacy!

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and open, while maintaining the highest standards.

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

    • We had regular meetings with Senior Executives and talks from Graduates, all organised by Graduate Recruitment.

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

    • Gained great exposure to the bank via various meetings and also had various lessons to benefit us in the long term.

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

    • 4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was friendly and easy to get along with.

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

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2010

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