specialist services Review
at Barclays
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
Manchester
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
3.3 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
3/5
checking emails , setting up bonds and gurantees
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
it is a means to a end and is definitely hard but very rewarding
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
yes new computer skills , people skills and workplace skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
to some extent yes but some areas communication is lacking
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
not a lot they are seen as separate entities
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
they are fairly good considering not on campus with them
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
they are very separate but it is a role I am hoping to move into after receiving the qualification
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
there is a small range of them to do outside of work hours but none I participate in I have to admit
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are helpful , plenty of range of jobs that you can aim and move for , look after their employees, plenty of extras you can sign up for to assist your life.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
make sure you organize and priorities your time and be prepared everyday for something new.
