Analyst in Global Technology Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • We received excellent treatment. A series of social events were organised for us, we were given lectures giving us insight into the business, we had the opportunity to meet 10 MDs.

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

    • I worked in an excellent team, I was given precise objectives for my internship on week 1 and had the freedom to choose how I would meet them. I had the opportunity to choose additional objectives in areas of interest throughout the internship. My colleagues frequently gave me feedback and help, I was invited to events outside work.

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

    • We had buddies, mentors and understanding line managers to help us in our tasks throughout the internship.

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

    • I choose ambitious objectives, as a result I was continuously interested.

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

    • I was free to choose the path I took to reach my objectives, I received guidance when I asked for it. Some of my tasks, if poorly executed could have had a negative impact on the bank's trading operations (e.g. I migrated a pricing server and the repo traders would have flown blind for several hours ) and I was trusted - which gave me the incentive to do my job in a first class way.

    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've learnt a great amount of technical skills throughout the internship, I also place great value in the relationships and social skills I've acquired - those will serve me throughout my life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere.

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

    • Perfectly articulated

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

    • Much time was given for lectures and for us to learn.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I will be joining Barcap in February

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was excellent and we regularly met outside work hours.

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

    • The salary made up for the cost of living.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great

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

    • Different challenges: a marathon, dragon boat racing... etc

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2010

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