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Spring Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • This is a perfect introduction into investment banking and other areas at Barclays, plus a great opportunity to meet new people.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Barclays' employees are mostly very friendly but HR did not try hard to get to know the interns.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • All questions were answered truthfully and helpfully if it was not confidential.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I gained very helpful presentation skills as well as information on the industry.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • It covered a wide range of business areas but some coverage was rushed. The networking evenings could have been improved if there was an informal dinner with business representatives.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Everyone was quite cheerful and lively even though some had already done spring weeks during the week before.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • They had some great speakers who gave beneficial advice on career and life as well. They did not spare any cost in doing so.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • There is some work shadowing but more can be helpful. All the business reps answered questions about their daily routine though.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • They always emphasise their values and culture and perhaps this is area where you gain the deepest insight.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • I was set on Research and this programme made me even more certain about what I wanted to do. However, a lot of people were still confused, perhaps because the negatives about each role was not highlighted.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • They paid for my travel to London, provided accommodation as well as an additional 拢250 for expenses. However, you had to leave the accommodation on the last day so you had to take your luggage with you.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • There were many opportunities to meet new people but you could not go on your own to find people in the area you like.

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • They were good in general but there was only one social event with business reps and it was short.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • They talked a little bit about volunteering but I suppose you don't have a lot of time to do things outside of work.

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Whether or not you know what you want to do, this is a great insight into all the different business areas and it will give you valuable skills in presentation and general attitude.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2014


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