Rating

9.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Barclays Degree Programme involves studying for a degree in Business Management while working in role within Barclays. Various people from various roles within Barclays are on the programme giving great networking opportunities. The majority of the modules are vocational or work-based assignments allowing me to be involved with other projects, as well as working as a personal banker

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • It's been great to be able to develop work-based skills as well as the theory behind business management. The key skills which I've developed are presenting, analysis and critical thinking.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The programme is very enjoyable. The study blocks are a great chance to network with colleagues from varying backgrounds within Barclays. The support from both Barclays and the University is brilliant.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Organisation of the programme is usually handled by the university. The structure is great. I know well in advance what I'm expected to do and when. The module guides are clear and relevant.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Support from Barclays is great although there could be better communication between the programme leads and line managers of those on the programme.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • ARU are absolutely brilliant. All the tutors are easy to contact and each person has a personal tutor who keeps in touch on a regular basis and is only ever a phone call away.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Being able to gain an insight into the theoretical elements of business management allows me a clearer understanding of the organisational structure and enhances my confidence in decision making.

    10/10

  • 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.)
  • Each area of Barclays has it's on social networks as well as regular events across Barclays allowing networking facetoface or via webex.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great company to work for with great career and development opportunities.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
  • Barclays is a customer-focused company with the right customer outcome at the heart of everything they do. Showing your personality and ability to adapt is beneficial.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Finance

Aberystwyth

May 2019


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