Business Admin Apprentice Review
at Barclays
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Canary Wharf
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I work with my team on projects ensuring that all the projects are complete and that if there are any tasks relating to a project they get done. For example I create documents such as a tipsheet for the project. I liase with people in my team an ensure that I complete my tasks or help them with any tasks that they need help completing.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it a lot and find that I am learning a lot each day.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt how to conduct myself in a proper enviroment and I also have learned new skills on Saleforce.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is well structured i have weekly meetings with team to catch up, monthly meetings with my coach to monitor my progress and well structured meetings with my training provider.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer with lots of tools at hand to help me on my journey and check ins with coach to see my progress. I am also offered very good training which helps me learn more about policies ect.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a good amount of support from my training provider, i have monthly and quarterly meetings with my training provider to go over my work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel it helps me a lot as it teaches me about professional behaviours and skills to use in the workplace.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
At the moment there isnt as i am not in the office but i have been told that there would have been networking events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They offer a good apprenticeship programme and also good support and benefits such as pension ect. The people within Barclays are lovely and you can always rely on them for help and guidance.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
Ensure that you conduct yourself in a professional manor and also be yourself.
