Retail Banking Review
at Barclays
Internship (1 Month+)
Retail Banking
London
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I work in the Secured Borrowing team on mortgages. I analyse complaints data and make a plan on how to reduce these complaints. This includes amending websites, brochures and then presenting the proposed changes to the wider team.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given the sole responsibility of updating and suggesting changes to the website and brochures which are seen by tens of thousands of people annually.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes, I have developed my presenting skills and working with a wider team. I have improved my communication skills and now have a greater understanding on how a larger business works and operates.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Lots of support. I was assigned a team leader who was always available if I needed any help and was very good at explaining everything. Furthermore, I had another intern on my team which helped. There are also lots of wellbeing and support there if needed too.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Company culture is really good. Everyone is very friendly, nice and willing to introduce themselves and help you out. Even though you are there only a short time you are treated equal and given lots of opportunities.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have enjoyed my time on my internship. The workload wasn't overwhelming and everyone was really friendly. I found that the area where I was placed wasn't the most challenging and I was hoping to be able to apply what I have learnt at University more.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Barclays
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Barclays
Ensure you have selected the program which you think best suits your interests and strengths. Otherwise, just be willing to learn, don't slack and do your best!
