Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a telephony banker for Barclay's and I deal with day to day enquiries about accounts and am learning how to deal with difficult requests

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed computer skills and have also learned new skills I didn't know I Had, like being able to tell the difference between certain things without having to ask for help

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I love working for Barclay's and have found a career and not just a job, it had amazing benefits but is a brilliant career path and I can only go up from here

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Barclays?
  • I feel extremely valued because if I ever have a problem they're there to help not just to put me down. They're very supportive in everything whether that be my health or the way I learn

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme is very well organised and we always know what we are doing and working towards, there are steps in place for us and support that is there too

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I receive a lot of support from my training provider and my mentor so to speak, o can email her if I need to speak and always have a catch up with her. She is supportive and understanding about myself and my health conditions

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a lot of support from my employer as I'm havinga difficult time at the moment and Barclay's have told me I have certain benefits I can use to make myself feel a lot better and to also help with my mental health such as my private health care plan, Barclay's have supported me from day one

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary is a lot more than what I expected when I originally started and cover all of my costs, I get just under double the apprenticeship NMW and I enjoy earning whilst learning!

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • I have not yet had any opportunities out of work as of yet but hopefully I can go into schools and teach the students about interviews and digital things which I am keen to do.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because they're a brilliant company who offer a great wage, an excellent career path and are supportive in everything you do


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
  • Be yourself, and you can take notes into an interview!


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Finance

North East

March 2017


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