Analyst Intern - Global Finance Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable work atmosphere and internship programme. The "Meet a Director and Managing Director" scheme was good, but ten seemed rather arbitary.

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

    • I got on with the other interns very well and was made to feel welcome by the team I worked with.

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

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

    • Work level varied based on problems which were encountered. Some days were quite slow paced others I was very busy indeed.

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

    • I was delegated a specific set of tasks by my line manager in the first couple of weeks. As I became more confident and efficient at these my duties were expanded.

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

    • Great opportunity to develop soft skills inparticular.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was quite balanced not deadly silent but also not rowdy.

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

    • The scheme was very well organised and thought out.

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Accepted the offer of a grad job starting in August 2011

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social events among colleagues from my team and the intern class were commonplace.

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

    • Canary Wharf is not cheap.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It has a nice after work buzz.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were many company organised sport and social groups.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Banking

London

November 2010

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