Essential banker Review

by Barclays

Rating

9.2/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

In my job role I am basically the first point of contact. I answer the queries a customer may have and help them to do their basic everyday banking.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes my verbal communication skills have improved massively since joining Barclays. Ive learnt to speak to customers with confidence when I couldn't before.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I throughly enjoy my programme and am enjoying it much more than college. I have gained a lot of confidence so far that I wouldn't have without the apprenticeship.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Barclays?

Yes I feel valued by Barclays and am made to feel that I am helping the Business when I'm in the workplace. My managers praise us a lot and make us feel valued

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is extremely well organised and I feel it couldn't be structured in a better way.

10/10

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

At the moment I receive more support than I probably should be.

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I haven't needed much support from my employer

5/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

My salary meets my costs extremely well and leaves me with money at the end of the month to put aside and save

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

10/10

9. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Ive find it an amazing organisation to work for so far and feel the working atmosphere is calm and supportive.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?

Don't be put off by the fear of being faced with jobs you would worry about and feel you couldn't complete. There is always a collegue there to help you