Virtual work experience and careers hub
About Barclays
We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.
HR
Step into an HR role and learn how to plan and roll out a supportive and successful colleague onboarding journey.
Risk Intelligence
Step into a Risk role and learn how to plan for and mitigate against upcoming risks.
Customer Care
Step into a customer service role and learn how to handle complaints professionally and keep customers satisfied.
Social Media Compliance
Step into a compliance role and discover the importance of following social media guidelines to protect yourself, your employer, and customers.
Developer
In this Virtual Taster Course, you'll be a Junior Developer at Barclays, creating a database for a new to-do list app. This app helps users organise, prioritise, and manage tasks by creating lists, setting deadlines, categorising tasks, and marking them as completed.
Data Analyst
In this Virtual Taster Course, you will take on the role of a Data Analyst at Barclays. You'll analyse a dataset of incidents reported by Barclays agents, draw conclusions, and present your findings in a visual graph. You'll learn key data analysis techniques and help improve operational efficiency!
Operations
In this Virtual Taster Course, you will take on the role of Operations Assistant. As part of your onboarding training, you will review the SWIFT payment process. Sharing SWIFT messages with clients is part of the Operations Assistant’s daily tasks.
Finance
In this Virtual Taster Course, you'll take on the role of a Financial Analyst. Compare the budgeting strategies of a successful online preloved clothes platform with a struggling high-street vintage store.
Barclays LifeSkills Virtual Work Experience
Barclays LifeSkills helps young people get the skills and experiences they need to enter the world of work. We've joined forces to bring you a virtual work experience programme that will teach you the core transferable skills such as self-confidence and resilience that are important for whatever career path you follow.
- Learn about Barclays and its apprenticeship offerings Explore Barclays campuses
- Explore Barclays campuses
- Hear personal journey stories from current apprentices
- Ask questions to a panel of Early Careers Leaders and existing apprentices
