Commodities Research Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • It was hard work but exciting and challenging at the same time.

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

    • There was a great team mentality

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

    • My recruiter was very helpful in guiding me in the right direction for advice and senior members of staff were equally as willing to support me throughout the internship.

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

    • There was a good balance of hands on work and learning from others.

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

    • I was responsible for my own research project and presenting to others.

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

    • I obtained invaluable skills learning from others and in a high pressured environment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The trading floor is definitely an exciting place to be where you are kept on your toes.

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

    • Great training week and subsequent 9 weeks.

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

    • A lot of time and effort is spent in the whole recruiting process, from the assessment centre to the training week, and development from there on.

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

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

    • Am looking forward to starting with the company next year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made strong relationships with fellow interns whom I travelled with after the internship, and will also be working with when we graduate.

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

    • Canary Wharf isn't cheap as chips, but it was great fun nonetheless.

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

    • Nothing else compares to London nightlife!

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

    • Though depending on how seriously you take your work, will depend how much time you have outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

November 2010

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