Communications and Adoption Analyst Review

by Barclays

Rating

10/10

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

On the Adoption and Engagement side: A&E are responsible for developing measurable adoption campaigns and for developing adoption campaign service catalog. Support colleagues by hosting user engagement sessions to develop insights and user requirements. E.g. Skype Audio and Video sessions and we hold Tech Excite Days. On the communication side: Create communications materials that engage and excite the end user. Also help users to adopt new or different services through training, support, engagement and communications.

10/10

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

Learnt organisational skills How comms work

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

i do enjoy the programme. there is alot of space to grow confidence and everyone at work is so helpful

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very organised and structured!! we have apprentice objectives which we have to fulfil! the support my our training coach is very handy and helpful. we have monthly 1-2-1's and find it very useful. we also have pluralsight access so we can learn extra stuff!

10/10

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

i am in a team of 9, and everyone is so supportive! if i have a problem my team are aware of that and try to make me feel as comfortable as possible.

10/10

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

a good amount! i had issues with the course i was doing but my training provider was so understanding and helpful

10/10

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

i am doing business admin and it relates to my job role so much so i find it useful as i can put what i have learnt into practice.

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.)

Yes. we have a social commity so they organise all the events eg: xmas party. there is a gym at our work place.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

great organisation to work for. just because you are a apprentice, you are so valued in the job you do!! nothing you do does not get un-noticed!

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

Be confident and be yourself. At the end of the day, the employer doesn't expect you to know everything, they want to see what you are like as a person!