Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Private Banking Executive - Servicing High Net worth clients in personal banking. Front line for any client queries and supporting the Private Bankers.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Learnt how to interact with different types of people both clients and colleagues. How to conduct myself in professional world and how to strive for constant self improvement.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Really love this job as not only is there a clear progression path, support system is outstanding.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Barclays?
  • Very. even though I'm an apprentice I'm treated the same as a regular memeber of staff and am afforded every benefit and opportunity to impress as such.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Programme is very organised. From the off the programme developers have been transparent and open. We have regular visits from our talent coach and line manager makes sure everything is running smoothly. Stucture of programme allows for flexibilty of studying and working a full days work.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Maximum support.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Maximum suport. As stated line manager is heavily involved in my development and my programme.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • This is the only negative. Costs for older apprentices like myself eciplise the salary received.

    2/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Depends. opportunities for a similar role in a different organisation at my level are extremely slim. However once I've finished the course I expect that my chances will improve significantly.

    5/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great company with good values and emphasis on work/life balance. Transparent from head to toe.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
  • Apply for the right reasons. Your personal values should align with those of Barclays so that you'll be able to fully maximise your experinces. Be hungry to learn as constant self improvement is essential to this company.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

Central London & City

April 2017


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