Higher Apprentice Review

by Barclays

Rating

9.4/10

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

9/10

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

I have learnt how to better organise my time, how to communicate better, and have developed my team working skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am very happy in this role and enjoy the different things we can get involved in.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

We have monthly meetings over the phone and quarterly face to face meetings. They are always available to answer any queries that we may have.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The qualification helps me to understand how different parts of my role fit together with other teams in the bank and so helps to work better with them.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are lots of citizenship events and teams organise weekend hikes etc.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I like working at Barclays, there is a good support system and I feel that any issues I have I will be able to find someone to speak to about them. There are a lot of opportunities and the teams are very willing to share their knowledge and help.

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

Be yourself, Don't be scared to make suggestions or ask questions, there's always someone willing to answer.