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Business Analyst Review

at Barclays

Degree Apprenticeship

Finance

Manchester

Review Submitted: March 2023

Overall Rating

2.2 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
1.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Working in the close of mortgage sector, dealing with legalities in secured lending. In office job, includes one study day from home.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
It could be ran better, and a rotational scheme would be more beneficial for the company

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt lots of new skills at university, and on the job.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Had lots of new bosses/careers coaches/talent coaches. Not consistent, faced difficulties with my contract.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
The business gives us 1 day off a week, but nearer to deadline I feel like little support has been provided in my department.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Depends on the lecturer, some are excellent and reply on weekend, others can take up to a week or ignore!
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Not at all, the role is not related to my qualification in the slightest
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Social events every couple of months hosted by the bank.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It stands you in good stead, well recognized company
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
Be yourself, make it clear what you would like to learn. Ask lots about the role as job description isn't always accurate.
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