PMO Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.5/10

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

I work in the Project Mangement Office, supporting Project Managers with any queries they may have regarding governance and control.

8/10

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

I have become a lot more confident and am now able to speak freely on team calls without fear.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme for the most part. However, feel that there is not enough integration between cohorts. I did not start my apprenticeship training until 8 months into my role, but no apprentice events occured within that timeframe.

4/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I feel that most of our development goals are relevent, however having a group presentation at the end of the year is difficult to manage as you are very immersed in your group.

4/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I do not recieve as much time as I would like to from my employer to complete my college work.

2/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

My training provider is very good (QA), both teaching wise and in terms of skills coaching. If I have any queries, I am always able to rely on them for a timely response.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I have learnt a lot which I have benefitted from such as Conflict Management which I struggle with in not only the workplace, but in general.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

All of the above are ongoing within my workplace.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great place to work with many friendly colleagues who are happy to help. It has a great reputation and can lead to a great career in not only finance, but also IT, design and various other fields.

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

I would advise potential candidates not to focus on the skills of others, but moreso the skills that they can utilise within the company. This will help them to further their career.