Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • i am a cashier at barclays bank which includes duties such as serving customers on the tills, cash management behind the scenes and helping customers in the banking hall. i have responsibility to make sure my till balances at the end of the day and that customers are served efficiently and in a timely mannor

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have gained NVQ level 1 and 2 in providing financial services. i have also done lots of internal training courses to support my role. i have learnt a lot customer service and banks work

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have enjoyed my program whilst working at barclays. I feel the work assigned to be doing at the same time could have been a bit more challenging.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Barclays?
  • I feel i have achieved a lot in my year at barclays i have had the option to apply for further development with barclays which i have applied for, this a foundation program to go towards a degree. i have also been on a recognition lunch with the regional director for the work i have done this year.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It was well structured and i had timely meetings with my tutor. I had adequate time to also do my studying/work book and the work throughout the year was well broken up into sections.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I have had great support from employer giving me time to complete my work along side the role i have been doing. I have had monthly one to ones to follow up on my work and support from the rest of my team to help me in my role.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • 5/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Although i live quite far away and do pay travel costs i feel the salary was a good starting wage.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • At barclays they have opportunities to go out of the work place to do whats called money skills events which i have taken part in.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • i think barclays are a good company to work for


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
  • Have a well structured CV and prepare for your interview.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Finance

Yorkshire & The Humber

September 2013


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