Communications Analyst 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:

I am a business anaylst in the BCS (Barclays Collaboration Services). I work in service management on Skype for Business. It is my job to ensure that we have a good uptake of the service and we improve regularly. my main tasks include: reporting, finance and supplier managment.

10/10

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

I have completed my foundation ITIL qualification and developed my knowlage of service managment. i have also completed my level 3 business administration and and i have delevloped my skills such as: - Leadership - profesionalism

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my barclays foundation apprenticeship

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

We have a clear set of objectives and we have frequent catch ups.

10/10

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

I recieve as much or as little support as i need, the support it readily avalible but not pushed upon you.

10/10

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

I recieve some support from my training provider however this could be improved as sometime communication is lacking and further help would be benifitial.

6/10

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

My qualification links well to my role and i have had the opertunity to project manage a project within my team and this really developed my skills.

10/10

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 oppotunities for this however it is not something i personally get involved with.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Barclays is a good place to work, there are lots of development oppotunities. Barlcays treats their staff well and i feel valued.

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

Ensure to embody the Barclays values: Respect, Integrity, service, excelence and stewardship. Learn about out aims and objectives and make sure to make them known when you are applying.