Project Manager Review

by Barclays

Rating

9.6/10

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

I am a Project Manager so I organise meetings, manage risk and ensure my projects stay on track for Go-Live or manage stakeholders when things do not go to plan.

10/10

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

My confidence has improved, as well as my ability to manage risk and project dependancies and my ability to track and manage deadlines.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love it. I can relate what I learn at work to my uni work.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured. There is a whole team dedicated to looking after apprentices.

10/10

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

My line manager is amazing and understands that I have uni work, as well as work to complete. I am given extra time in work to work through uni things if required.

9/10

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

They provide me with plenty of support and if I am struggling, I can go to them and ask for support. The great thing about this is that there is likely someone within the company who is a specialist in the area I am doing my uni work on.

10/10

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

It helps with my understanding of some of the other job roles in the company as well my own role in more detail.

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.)

Yes, there are sports clubs and lots of different societies you can join. You can also plan our own events which is a great oppertunity to network.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is an incredible place to work, there are so many opportunities, it is a lovely environment both physically and socially. Lots of support is provided.

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

Make sure you take your personality into the interview!! Be ready to learn, the work load is tough to manage but will be worth it in the end.