Project manager Review
at Barclays
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
Knutsford
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
3.4/5
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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
My role involves the delivery of projects within the bank. Managing budgets and forecasting whilst dealing with a wide range of stakeholders
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Being within the bank for a number of years already within an operational role this is giving me a view from the tech side which is interesting
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
So far I am only up to module 3 of my course however I have found the skills we have learnt so far useful
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I feel the communication and structure behind the course is good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I feel like I do receive adequate support from my employer however feel
I lack support on some work I’ve been asked to complete
I lack support on some work I’ve been asked to complete
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I feel like there’s a lot of support with regular 121’s and progress reviews
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that there are a lot of transferable skills that I can apply to my role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I’ve not yet attended any physical events however I’ve been part of some community events virtually that have been interesting
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is good sense of work / home life balance and support from leaders
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
I would draft out some examples prior to interviewing which can be discussed against competencies
