Higher Apprentice Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

9/10

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

I have learnt multiple skills in leadership and management, alongside a high level of customer service and general career progression skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Incredibly, it gives a great opportunity to learn different skills.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well from the university, could be greater in the workplace however overall it is done to a high standard.

8/10

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

A lot.

10/10

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

A lot when learning, however when not so great when back at home and working alongside degree.

7/10

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

incredibly well as you can input theory into actual role.

9/10

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.)

A great deal, Barclays offer a great variety of these opportunities which are easily identifiable and applicable.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They have supported me massively over my course to become the person I am now, which would be great for a friend.

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

To just be yourself, and try to gain an awareness of what the companies values. If you can combine both of these into your outlook, you have a great chance of succeeding.