Barclays
Location
Remote (UK)
Deadline
6 March 2027
Type
virtual simulation
Overview This Virtual Work Experience helps you get to know your own strengths and understand why this matters for work and life. You'll find out how to tell a strength apart from a skill, hear Barclays colleagues talk about identifying their own skills, and practise key abilities like listening and problem-solving. You'll then assess your own strengths and skills before testing your understanding in a short quiz. By the end, you'll have a clearer sense of what you're good at and how it could shape your future choices. What’s Included Through this Virtual Work Experience, you will explore key concepts, hear real insights from Barclays, and build skills that will help you understand your own strengths. You'll take part in interactive content, a webinar, and a quiz to check your understanding.
Entry Requirements
Not published for this listing
The employer hasn't published structured entry requirements through this listing. Check their application page for GCSEs, A-Levels, or any other entry criteria.
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Barclays operates in financial services, where accuracy, trust, regulation, data, and customer outcomes are central to the work.
Student note
Strong applications usually show attention to detail, clear communication, numeracy, integrity, and an interest in how financial services help people or businesses.
Typical process
Fewer than 5% of applicants
Online application
Day 1
Online numerical and situational tests
1–2 weeks after application
The test score is decisive, practise numerical reasoning at graduate level before applying.
Video interview
1–2 weeks after tests
Competency-based questions. Prepare STAR examples aligned to Barclays' values.
Assessment centre
2–4 weeks after video interview
Group exercise and manager interview. Research your chosen division (e.g. Corporate, Investment Bank, Technology).
Application tips
Location
Remote (UK)
Deadline
6 March 2027
Type
virtual simulation
Overview This Virtual Work Experience helps you get to know your own strengths and understand why this matters for work and life. You'll find out how to tell a strength apart from a skill, hear Barclays colleagues talk about identifying their own skills, and practise key abilities like listening and problem-solving. You'll then assess your own strengths and skills before testing your understanding in a short quiz. By the end, you'll have a clearer sense of what you're good at and how it could shape your future choices. What’s Included Through this Virtual Work Experience, you will explore key concepts, hear real insights from Barclays, and build skills that will help you understand your own strengths. You'll take part in interactive content, a webinar, and a quiz to check your understanding.
Entry Requirements
Not published for this listing
The employer hasn't published structured entry requirements through this listing. Check their application page for GCSEs, A-Levels, or any other entry criteria.
See entry requirements on employer listingUse these cues to judge how complete and actionable this listing looks.
Barclays operates in financial services, where accuracy, trust, regulation, data, and customer outcomes are central to the work.
Student note
Strong applications usually show attention to detail, clear communication, numeracy, integrity, and an interest in how financial services help people or businesses.
Typical process
Fewer than 5% of applicants
Online application
Day 1
Online numerical and situational tests
1–2 weeks after application
The test score is decisive, practise numerical reasoning at graduate level before applying.
Video interview
1–2 weeks after tests
Competency-based questions. Prepare STAR examples aligned to Barclays' values.
Assessment centre
2–4 weeks after video interview
Group exercise and manager interview. Research your chosen division (e.g. Corporate, Investment Bank, Technology).
Application tips