Business Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

4.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Working in the close of mortgage sector, dealing with legalities in secured lending. In office job, includes one study day from home.

    6/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt lots of new skills at university, and on the job.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It could be ran better, and a rotational scheme would be more beneficial for the company

    5/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Had lots of new bosses/careers coaches/talent coaches. Not consistent, faced difficulties with my contract.

    3/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • The business gives us 1 day off a week, but nearer to deadline I feel like little support has been provided in my department.

    5/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Depends on the lecturer, some are excellent and reply on weekend, others can take up to a week or ignore!

    5/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Not at all, the role is not related to my qualification in the slightest

    1/10
  • 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.)

    • Social events every couple of months hosted by the bank.

    3/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It stands you in good stead, well recognized company

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

    • Be yourself, make it clear what you would like to learn. Ask lots about the role as job description isn't always accurate.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Finance

Manchester

March 2023

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