Higher Apprentice- CSE Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.4/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I work in a Client Servoce role which involves day to day banking queries of the clients. Servicing requests include account servicing like Standing orders, balance queries etc

4/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I am an internal candidate therefore this experience is helping me develop existing skills

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme as it gives me opportunities to network and do more things outside of work

4/10

4. How valued do you feel by Barclays?

I feel valued as I am heard and opinions are counted. Also, for my performance, i get acknowledged and get involved in more opportunities

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is fairly new and therefore everyday is a new day and we are all working on it to give it a structure

7/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Training provider is very supportive and always there. Also, they keep tabs and are very understanding

5/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Employer is supportive, however they could have been given some more understanding of the programme than they already have!

7/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

My salary package, as an internal candidate could have been a bit more as the package is that of a B2 and the role is of a b3. However i understand my qualification is being paid for. but i commute from far and that takes a huge chunk of my pay

4/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are a whole lot of networking opportunities. you need to keep your eyes out for it. You have to design your own path while working here

5/10

9. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have learnt a lot being with barclays and there are many opportunities that are available for growth.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?

Know about the five values and be prepared to demonstrate them at every stage. Also, justbe yourself.