Financial Assistant Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I set up repayment plans for customers who are in financial difficulty and can't afford their overdrafts or loans.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have developed lots of skills such as communication, networking and problem solving, etc.

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

    • I enjoy the programme, but it can be stressful sometimes.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is very well structured.

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

    • I receive lots of support from my employer, but booking out time for meetings can be difficult sometimes.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • The training providers are really supportive.

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

    • I can analyse tasks in my role to acknowledge where there is an improvement opportunity.

    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.)

    • There is time allocated for volunteering and life skills, and lots of activities sent via emails.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a good company to work for.

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

    • Be yourself

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance

Manchester

March 2023

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