Culture
In August, Barclays welcomed more than 1,000 new graduates and apprentices to its teams, working on everything from data and analytics to markets and research.
The latest generation of graduates will be the first to take part in the bank’s new Expert and Explorer experiences. Created as part of a redesign of the Barclays graduate programme, the two immersive routes offer new colleagues the chance to either develop specialist technical expertise for a particular role, or to gain experience through eight-month rotations in a certain business area.
For the second year in a row, the graduate and apprentice intake will be starting their programmes virtually – with access to talent coaches, networking and roundtables with leaders all offered online to make sure they’re supported and feel connected to their colleagues.
“Barclays’ success is dependent on great people, and our graduates and apprentices bring a huge amount of talent, fresh ideas and great energy to the organisation,” explained Tristram Roberts, Group HR Director.
“Through our programmes, we attract and recruit the best talent, providing a pipeline for future leadership, and helping us bring the best of Barclays to our customers and clients.”
We hear how Barclays has launched 4,000 careers across five countries over the last decade through its award-winning apprenticeship programme.
Three colleagues share their experiences of Barclays’ Early Careers programmes across the UK – from Glasgow to Northampton.
Barclays apprentice Bhavika Mistry shares how she brought lessons learned playing table tennis for England to her role at the bank.
Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy on helping Black women see a career in financial services as an option – and how to maintain the momentum of the black lives matter movement.
Two alumni of Barclays’ graduate scheme share how the bank has helped them “get their skills up to scratch” and “have a real impact” on the organisation.
Afam Sadiku was only 17 when he joined Barclays as an apprentice. Seven years on, he reflects on his career at the bank.
The Money Mentor and former Barclays apprentice describes his working day, from boiled eggs at breakfast to late night drives around London.
Natalie Ojevah on why she “loved” her Barclays apprenticeship – and the most valuable lessons she’s learned during her career.
