Project Manager Review
at Barclays
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
Cheshire
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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 am a PM in training, owning individual features as part of a wider project, tracking delivery, stakeholder management, managing finance, making decisions
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
im really enjoying the ability to future proof my career, stay in a company that i love and develop new skills
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
completely new to me coming from a retail background. learning business analyst processes such as creating process flows, user stories, acceptance criteria, stakeholder management, agile working, change management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well structured, we have monthly delivery sessions with multiverse, self driven learning, and 121s with a quality coach with access to a community to connect with other apprentices across the globe
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
so much support given by employer, weekly catch ups, they never miss there sessions with the multiverse coach, they are often assessing what support i need and if i have enough time dedicated to both sides
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
so much support from training provider, i have only really interacted with my coach but she provides all the support i need and offers constructive feedback, advice and is completely on the ball
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
its helping me pick up my day to day role a lot quicker than if i was starting fresh
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
the wider team organise social events to bring people together and encourage networking- wellbeing is also very important
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
i have worked for Barclays for many years and would never consider leaving, they provide me with job security, career progression, the ability to learn new skills and a great working environment where you actually enjoy coming to work. your colleagues become friends for life
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
research the values and behaviours Barclays stands for, they are really important if you want to fit in... Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship
